P1550 - Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Malfunction

2004 Ford Focus ZX3, 2.0 3, StandardSECTION P1550 - Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Malfunction
P1550 - POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SENSOR MALFUNCTION

Description:  The PSP sensor input signal to the PCM is continuously monitored. The test fails when the signal falls out of a maximum or minimum calibrated range.
Possible Causes: 
  • PSP sensor damaged.
  • Damaged PCM.
Diagnostic Aids: 
  • The DTC indicates the PSP sensor is out of self-test range.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to DT: Power Steering Pressure Sensor STEP 2 GO to DT: Power Steering Pressure Sensor STEP 1 -
RENDER: 1.0x

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