Celebrity V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-bbl (1985)
Power Steering Pressure Switch: Testing and Inspection
Fig. 044 - WIRING DIAGRAM for Chart C-1E Power Steering Pressure Switch. VIN W
CHART C-1E
P/S PRESSURE SWITCH
2.8L SERIES
FUEL INJECTION (PORT)
The power steering pressure switch is normally open to ground, and circuit 901 will be near battery voltage.
Turning the steering wheel increases power steering oil pressure and its load on an idling engine. The pressure switch will close before the load can
cause an idle problem.
Closing the switch causes circuit 901 to read less than 1 volt. The ECM will increase the idle air rate and disengage the A/C relay.
a.
A pressure switch that will not close, or an open CKT 901 or 450, may cause the engine to stop when power steering loads are high.
b.
A switch that will not open, or a CKT 901 shorted to ground, may affect idle quality and will cause the A/C relay to be de-energized.
