DTC P0553: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Circuit High Input

2013 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost, 2.0L Eng VIN 9SECTION DTC P0553: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Circuit High Input
DTC P0553: POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT

Description:  Indicates the PSP sensor input signal was greater than the self-test maximum.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged PSP sensor
  • VREF circuit short to voltage
  • SIGRTN circuit open
  • PSP sensor signal circuit open
  • PSP sensor signal circuit short to voltage
Diagnostic Aids:  View the PSP PID to monitor the PSP sensor input.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DT .
RENDER: 1.0x

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