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p0550 P0550 Mazda - Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

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Old May 13, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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Hi Guys,

I have a 2006 mazda 3 1.6L sedan with auto tranny
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last week my CEL turned on, quick check on the obd yielded:

fault code P0550 Mazda - Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

whats the best way to tackle this?
 
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Old May 13, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Possible causes:
- Faulty Power Steering Pressure Sensor
- Power Steering Pressure Sensor harness is open or shorted
- Power Steering Pressure Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

Change the fluid, check elec connections, re-set computer.
If code comes back, change the sensor.
 
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Old May 13, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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Default Where is that sensor located?

Is it accessible ? Special tools/procedure or just plug and play?
 
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Old May 14, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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Can anyone point me to the location of that sensor? Thanks!
 
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