Power Steering pressure switch
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Power Steering pressure switch
I am looking to replace the power steering pressure switch on my daughters 2002 acura TL. I've looked at the location of the pressure switch and looks like it's a pretty tight space, do i need to remove the entire feed line in order to replace the switch? I hope i don't have to remove the feed line. I would appreciate any feed back if any one has replaced this in the past, size of wrench etc.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#2
Senior Moderator
is there a reason you're wanting to replace it?
#3
Instructor
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thoiboi ,
My Daughters steering wheel is hard to turn, i've read that sometimes this is normal but i've had lots of Acuras and never had one this stiff before. I've flush/changed the steering fluid and no change. I am read that changing the Steering pump o-rings has help others ( i have o-rings coming, so i will replacing them) but i am not sure how an o ring can make a difference, i guess there is some leak on the top where the feed line comes in. Others have mentioned that the Steering pump pressure switch can be the issue. I am trying other things before i replace the steering pump.
Thank you for the reply.
My Daughters steering wheel is hard to turn, i've read that sometimes this is normal but i've had lots of Acuras and never had one this stiff before. I've flush/changed the steering fluid and no change. I am read that changing the Steering pump o-rings has help others ( i have o-rings coming, so i will replacing them) but i am not sure how an o ring can make a difference, i guess there is some leak on the top where the feed line comes in. Others have mentioned that the Steering pump pressure switch can be the issue. I am trying other things before i replace the steering pump.
Thank you for the reply.
#4
Senior Moderator
If you have air in the system, it will be hard to turn. That's why the o-ring is suggested. I have yet to see a case when the pressure switch fixes the problem. If you've drained and refilled the PS fluid (with OEM HOnda/Acura fluid) and it's still not working, replace the o-ring. If that doesn't fix it, that means the pump needs to be replaced.
#5
Instructor
Thread Starter
ok, thanks for the explanation on why replacing the o-ring would work. There is two o-rings, one coming in and out. It would probably be best to replace both?
Hopefully the o-ring fixes the issue because it looks like a steering pump is expensive. If i need a new pump where would you recommend i get one from? new, reman?
Thanks.
Hopefully the o-ring fixes the issue because it looks like a steering pump is expensive. If i need a new pump where would you recommend i get one from? new, reman?
Thanks.
Last edited by 2Quik; 11-14-2017 at 11:21 AM.
#6
Senior Moderator
Inlet should suffice but it's really cheap peace of mind to do both