Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch
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Power steering oil pressure switch is attached to power steering high pressure line. Switch monitors power steering load and sends signal to ECM. When oil pressure exceeds a predetermined amount, ECM sends a voltage signal to idle speed control valve to increase idle speed.