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entjohn Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:32 am

I need to replace my power steering hoses and I noticed a sensor attached to the base of the high pressure hose fitting at the P/S pump. What is it and is it really necessary? I have the feeling that finding the replacement fitting with an inlet for the sensor will be difficult.

Bill W Sun Jul 10, 2005 6:00 am

That is an idle kick switch. disconnect it and turn the wheel, listen to the engine stumble, you need it.

buspor63 Sun Jul 10, 2005 6:25 am

If its the flexible hoses that are leaking, you can have them repaired at a hydraulic hose shop. Some owners were able to find a shop that has metric fittings and hose for a OE look. My local shop does not. What they do to repair is cut off the old hose, weld on sae connectors to the metric pipes and make a hose to fit between. That keeps the pressure switch in place.



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