P0550 Power steering pressure sensor: circuit fault

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P0550 means: Power steering pressure sensor: circuit fault. The steering or chassis system (steering angle sensor, electric power steering, suspension, brakes) found a fault. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The most common repair costs about €45–90 in Estonia, depending on make and model.

What it means

The steering or chassis system (steering angle sensor, electric power steering, suspension, brakes) found a fault. The computer found a fault in the electrical circuit: the part, a wire, a connector or a fuse.

What you may notice

• Warning light on
• Steering may be heavy
• ESP may be switched off

What could be wrong

1. 1Connector loose, damp or corroded · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
2. 2Wire broken or chafed · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
3. 3Faulty sensor or steering unit · Sensor replacement €80–160
4. 4Engine computer fault (rare) · Control unit check and software €150–300

Repair difficulty: Moderate

What you can check yourself

First look at the connector and wiring: anything loose, melted or green with corrosion? If the steering is heavy, drive carefully. After tyre or alignment work the steering angle sensor often needs recalibrating. Best left to a workshop. It needs a diagnostic tool and experience.

How we fix it

1. We read the fault data on the diagnostic tool and check whether the fault is constant
2. We measure the circuit's supply, ground and signal
3. We repair the wire or replace the connector
4. If the wiring is fine, we replace the sensor or steering unit

Standard SAE description: Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction