P0554
- Powertrain
- Generic (SAE)
- Safety
Stop driving
Continuing to drive risks injury or major mechanical damage. Shut the engine off when it is safe to do so.
Power Steering Pressure Sensor Intermittent
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The power steering pressure sensor signal is intermittent. The ECM cannot consistently raise idle to compensate for steering load.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- Safe to drive
- Continuing to drive risks injury or major mechanical damage. Shut the engine off when it is safe to do so.
- Urgency
- Stop driving
- Will it pass emissions
- Not affected
- Check engine light
- Solid
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sensor connector loose or corroded | Very common | — |
| 2 | Intermittent wiring fault | Common | — |
| 3 | Connector with intermittent contact under vibration | Occasional | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- Power Steering Pressure Sensor
- Sensor Wiring
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
- Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
- Review status
- Awaiting review
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