Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0550 Skoda
Power Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0550 Skoda 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. The ECM 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 P0550 Skoda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Power steering inoperative
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0550 Skoda
– 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: An excessively low or high voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
Possible Solutions
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Skoda:
2013 Skoda Rapid,2013 Skoda Octavia,2013 Skoda Citigo,2011 Skoda Roomster,2011 Skoda Fabia,2010 Skoda Superb,2009 Skoda Superb,2009 Skoda Octavia,2008 Skoda Fabia,2007 Skoda Fabia,2006 Skoda Roomster,2006 Skoda Octavia,2005 Skoda Octavia,2005 Skoda Fabia,2003 Skoda Superb,2003 Skoda Octavia,2003 Skoda Fabia
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