Power Steering Pressure Switch: Testing and Inspection

2002 Hyundai XG 350 V6-3.5LSECTION Testing and Inspection



POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
The power steering oil pressure switch senses the power steering load and inputs it to PCM, which then adjusts the idle speed control motor to maintain idle speed when the power steering pump puts a load on the engine.

Circuit Diagram:






Using Hi-scan (PRO):






Harness Inspection Procedure 1:




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