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00557 Pressure Switch; Power Steering (F88)

1 manufacturer-specific interpretation across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.

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1 interpretation
00557
Pressure Switch; Power Steering (F88) VAG · steering Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Pressure Switch; Power Steering (F88) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: Short to Ground. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Engine shuts off while steering

Possible causes

  • Fuse(s) faulty
  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Power Steering Pressure Switch (F88) faulty
  • Power Steering Pressure Switch (F88) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Power Steering Pressure Switch (F88)
  • Check/Replace Power Steering Pressure Switch (F88)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00557

What does 00557 mean?

Pressure Switch; Power Steering (F88). The control module detected a fault associated with the Pressure Switch; Power Steering (F88) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: Short to Ground. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00557 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00557 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove 00557 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00557 is a manufacturer-specific code in an OEM format, so removability depends on the specific control unit and how the fault is implemented - some can be handled, some cannot. Ask for a quote and our engineers will check your file and tell you, free of charge, whether 00557 is removable in your case.

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