Lincoln P0554 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0554 Lincoln

Power Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Intermittent

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0554 Lincoln definition:
Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor is installed to the power steering high-pressure tube and detects a power steering load. This sensor is a potentiometer which transforms the power steering load into output voltage, and emits the voltage signal to the ECM or PCM. The ECM or PCM controls the electric throttle control actuator and adjusts the throttle valve opening angle to increase the engine speed and adjusts the idle speed for the increased load.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0554 Lincoln
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Power steering inoperative

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0554 Lincoln
– Power steering pressure sensor harness or connectors – Power steering pressure sensor harness is open or shorted – Faulty power steering pressure sensor – Faulty power steering pump The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: An intermittent voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.

Possible Solutions


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Lincoln:

2013 Lincoln MKZ,2013 Lincoln MKT,2013 Lincoln MKS,2013 Lincoln MKC,2012 Lincoln MKZ,2011 Lincoln MKX,2010 Lincoln MKZ,2010 Lincoln MKT,2009 Lincoln MKS,2009 Lincoln C Concept,2008 Lincoln MKT Concept,2007 Lincoln Navigator,2007 Lincoln MKZ,2007 Lincoln MKX,2007 Lincoln MKR Concept,2006 Lincoln Zephyr,2006 Lincoln Mark LT,2006 Lincoln MKS Concept,2004 Lincoln Mark X Concept,2004 Lincoln Aviator Concept,2003 Lincoln Town Car,2003 Lincoln Aviator,2001 Lincoln MK9

 

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