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Check engine light came on. Autozone said the

Check engine light came on. Autozone said the error reads the power steering pressure sensor. I cant find any info on this. Need help. Thanks

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The power steering pressure sensor tells the computer when the power steering is being used. The sensor has probably gone bad and is sending incorrect info to the computer. The sensor is usually on or around the power steering pump or steering box.

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