Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0553 Volkswagen
Power Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit High Input
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0553 Volkswagen 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 PCM. The 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 P0553 Volkswagen
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Power steering inoperative
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0553 Volkswagen
– Power steering pressure sensor harness or connectors – Power steering pressure sensor harness is open or shorted – Power steering pressure sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: A low voltage from the sensor is sent to PCM.
Possible Solutions
View the PSP PID to monitor the PSP input.
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Volkswagen:
2013 Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Concept,2013 Volkswagen Up 4-door,2013 Volkswagen Up,2013 Volkswagen Touareg Edition X,2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS,2013 Volkswagen Santana,2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC,2013 Volkswagen Polo BlueGT,2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack,2013 Volkswagen Lavida,2013 Volkswagen Kombi Last Edition,2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid,2013 Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Concept,2013 Volkswagen Golf Plus Life,2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII UK-Version,2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet,2013 Volkswagen Golf,2013 Volkswagen Gol 2-door,2013 Volkswagen Eco Up,2013 Volkswagen Caddy Cross,2012 Volkswagen Tiguan,2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI,2012 Volkswagen Beetle,2011 Volkswagen eT Concept,2011 Volkswagen e-Up Concept,2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept,2011 Volkswagen Touran,2011 Volkswagen Touareg,2011 Volkswagen Sharan,2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI,2011 Volkswagen Phaeton,2011 Volkswagen Jetta,2011 Volkswagen Eos,2011 Volkswagen CrossTouran,2011 Volkswagen CrossPolo,2011 Volkswagen CrossGolf,2011 Volkswagen Amarok,2010 Volkswagen Polo,2010 Volkswagen Golf,2009 Volkswagen Phaeton,2009 Volkswagen Golf,2009 Volkswagen Gol,2008 Volkswagen Phaeton,2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant,2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI Concept,2008 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion,2007 Volkswagen Up Concept,2007 Volkswagen Touran,2007 Volkswagen Touareg,2007 Volkswagen Eos,2006 Volkswagen Rabbit,2006 Volkswagen Passat,2006 Volkswagen Jetta,2006 Volkswagen Eos,2006 Volkswagen CrossPolo,2005 Volkswagen Touareg,2005 Volkswagen Golf,2005 Volkswagen Fox,2004 Volkswagen RaceTouareg,2004 Volkswagen Golf,2004 Volkswagen Concept T,2004 Volkswagen Concept C,2003 Volkswagen Touran,2003 Volkswagen Passat
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