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Power Steering Pressure Switch

NOTE: For Sentra 1.8L, refer to DTC P0550: PSP SENSOR under DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.

Turn ignition off. Disconnect power steering pressure switch harness connector. For locations, see Fig 1-Fig 8 . Start engine. Check continuity between switch terminals. If switch has only one terminal, check continuity between ground and switch terminal. Continuity should exist when steering wheel is being turned. Continuity should not exist when steering wheel is not being turned. Replace switch, if continuity is not as specified.

Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch (Altima)

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Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch (Frontier 2.4L & Xterra 2.4L)

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Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch (Frontier 3.3L & Xterra 3.3L)

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Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch Harness Connector (Maxima)

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Fig 5: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch (Murano)

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Fig 6: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch (Pathfinder)

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Fig 7: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch (Sentra 2.5L)

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Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch (350Z)

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