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P0553 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainSteeringOBD2

What P0553 means

P0553
Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input Generic · steering Data confidence 90%

The control module detected that the signal in the Power Steering Pressure circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • PSP sensor/switch
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0553

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

553

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0553

What does P0553 mean?

Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input. The control module detected that the signal in the Power Steering Pressure circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Is P0553 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0553 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0553 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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