Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0552 GMC
Power Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Input
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0552 GM 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 P0552 GM
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Power steering inoperative
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0552 GM
– 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: A low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM or PCM.
Possible Solutions
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For GMC:
2013 GMC Terrain Denali,2013 GMC Acadia,2011 GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept,2010 GMC Terrain,2010 GMC Granite Concept,2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Crew Cab,2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid,2008 GMC Denali XT Concept,2007 GMC Yukon XL,2007 GMC Yukon Denali,2007 GMC Yukon,2007 GMC Sierra Denali,2007 GMC Sierra Classic,2007 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLT Crew Cab,2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT Extended Cab,2007 GMC Sierra,2007 GMC Acadia,2005 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Crew Cab,2005 GMC Graphyte Concept,2005 GMC Envoy XL Denali,2005 GMC Envoy Denali
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