Component Description

Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor is installed to the power steering high-pressure tube and detects a power steering load. This sensor is a potentiometer which transforms the power steering load into output voltage, and emits the voltage signal to the ECM. The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator and adjusts the throttle valve opening angle to increase the engine speed and adjusts the idle speed for the increased load.