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How much does Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement cost in New York?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in New York. Our mechanics in New York are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office in New York.

Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT$189$94.04$94.996%$201.54
2014 Toyota Avalon$164$69.26$94.997%$176.76
2007 Subaru Impreza$329$233.97$94.993%$341.47
2016 BMW X4$174$79.16$94.996%$186.66
2013 Audi A5$174$79.16$94.996%$186.66
2011 Jaguar XJ$613$517.72$94.992%$625.22

Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement Service

What is the Power Steering Pressure Switch all about?

Power steering makes steering a vehicle much easier at low speeds. However, because the system is powered by the engine, increased loads can cause problems. The harder the power steering system must work to meet the demands of the driver, the heavier the load is placed on the engine.

The power steering pressure switch is located either at the power steering pump or the gearbox. It’s an on/off type of switch that communicates with the vehicle’s computer by sending information about the fluid pressure in the system, and if necessary, the computer adjusts the engine’s operation to account for increased demand. In some systems, the switch is also tied into the vehicle’s air conditioning and will turn off the compressor at certain load points (or communicate with the ECM to turn off the compressor). The switch uses a diaphragm, as well as two electrical sensors. Over time and through exposure to heat, the sensor can malfunction or fail.

Keep in mind:

  • The power steering pressure switch is not part of any regular maintenance.
  • The power steering pressure switch cannot be inspected without significant teardown.
  • Failure of the power steering pressure switch can mimic a number of other problems with the system, so it’s vital that one of our expert mechanics diagnose the problem.

How it's done:

  • The hood is opened and the engine is allowed to cool then drained of fluid
  • The power steering pressure switch is removed from the pressure line
  • The new power steering pressure switch is installed into the pressure line
  • The power steering system is refilled with fluid and purged of air
  • The engine is run and the power steering system operation is checked

Our recommendation:

The power steering system of your vehicle makes handling at low speeds much easier. It’s an important part of your vehicle, and if you’ve noticed that it isn’t operating correctly, we recommend having one of our expert mechanics diagnose it.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Power Steering Pressure Switch?

  • Lack of power steering assist
  • Engine stutters under heavy steering load

How important is this service?

While it’s not as critical as your drivetrain, the power steering system does offer vital usability enhancements. We recommend having any malfunction diagnosed as soon as possible by one of our expert mechanics. Note that problems with the pressure switch can be similar to numerous other issues, so self-diagnosing the failure is not recommended.


Recent Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement reviews in New York

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Arturo

27 years of experience
303 reviews
Arturo
27 years of experience
Great at what he does! Goes the extra mile when it comes to service!

Michael

27 years of experience
492 reviews
Michael
27 years of experience
Very friendly and knowledgeable

Jonathan

6 years of experience
8 reviews
Jonathan
6 years of experience
Awesome mechanic!!! Definitely recommend his service.

Claud

8 years of experience
490 reviews
Claud
8 years of experience
Very professional and nice guy would definitely recommend him

Johnny

33 years of experience
267 reviews
Johnny
33 years of experience
Johnny was able to fit me in two days earlier than expected. He was able to finish the job quickly and effectively! No more whining from my power steering belt and no more struggling with turn corners! Thank Johnny, you will always be my 1st choice.

Luke

17 years of experience
184 reviews
Luke
17 years of experience
10/10

Jason

17 years of experience
429 reviews
Jason
17 years of experience
Car - Audi TT Sports; YourMechanic/ Jason Certeza I have taken the services of YourMechnic multiple times, and have always been very happy about it. in 2015, Yourmechanic, worked on changing my timing belt, starter replacement and serving. They also took care of my yearly servicing. In 2016, YourMechanic took care of powersteering sensor replacement and yearly servicing. Jason Certeza has worked multiple times with my car. This appointment was wrt to some squeaking noises from the power steering. He inspected the car, and quickly found the sensor to be defective. We went ahead to order the part, and Jason would fix it in the next appointment. Jason has deep mechanical knowledge of car(mine is European). He diagnoses, the problems very accurately, and explains very well. Jason also goes the extra mile, helping to buy the correct item. All in all, i would recommend him very highly, and would reach out to him for further repairs.

Angel

28 years of experience
118 reviews
Angel
28 years of experience
Angel is great he fixed my car quickly and saved me a ton of money. Do yourself a favor and book Angel the next time you need any service done on you car.

Rick

21 years of experience
44 reviews
Rick
21 years of experience
Rick was on time very friendly and very professional.

Steve

15 years of experience
150 reviews
Steve
15 years of experience
Very professional and polite. Finally solved my car’s problem. Thanks!

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