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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSPOWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCHDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Power Steering Pressure Switch: Description and Operation
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Description and Operation
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
A pressure sensing switch is used in the power steering system. It is mounted on the high-pressure steering hose. This switch will be used with both 2.4L and 3.7L engines.
OPERATION
The switch is used on both the 2.4L 4-cylinder and 3.7L V-6 engines.
The power steering pressure switch provides an input to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This input is provided during periods of high steering pump load and low engine rpm; such as during parking maneuvers. The PCM increases the idle speed through the Idle Air Control (IAC) motor. This is done to prevent the engine from stalling under the increased load.
When steering pump pressure exceeds 3275 kPa + 690 kPa (475 psi + 100 psi), the Normally Closed (NC) switch will open and the PCM will increase the engine idle speed. This will prevent the engine from stalling.
When pump pressure drops to approximately 1379 kPa (200 psi), the switch circuit will re-close and engine idle speed will return to its previous setting.
DESCRIPTION
A pressure sensing switch is used in the power steering system. It is mounted on the high-pressure steering hose. This switch will be used with both 2.4L and 3.7L engines.
OPERATION
The switch is used on both the 2.4L 4-cylinder and 3.7L V-6 engines.
The power steering pressure switch provides an input to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This input is provided during periods of high steering pump load and low engine rpm; such as during parking maneuvers. The PCM increases the idle speed through the Idle Air Control (IAC) motor. This is done to prevent the engine from stalling under the increased load.
When steering pump pressure exceeds 3275 kPa + 690 kPa (475 psi + 100 psi), the Normally Closed (NC) switch will open and the PCM will increase the engine idle speed. This will prevent the engine from stalling.
When pump pressure drops to approximately 1379 kPa (200 psi), the switch circuit will re-close and engine idle speed will return to its previous setting.
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