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How much does Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement cost in San Francisco?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in San Francisco. Our mechanics in San Francisco 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 San Francisco.

Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2011 Toyota Sequoia$440$345.18$94.992%$452.68
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD$189$94.04$94.996%$201.54
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac$137$41.53$94.998%$149.03
2009 Lexus GX470$152$57.42$94.997%$164.92
2014 Infiniti Q50$252$157.15$94.994%$264.65
2016 Jaguar F-Type$174$79.16$94.996%$186.66

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.


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Robert

22 years of experience
290 reviews
Robert
22 years of experience
Robert was thorough, kind and honest; he lowered the estimated cost when finding what truly needed to be done.

Mohammed

9 years of experience
152 reviews
Mohammed
9 years of experience
Came on time, did good job

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.

Matthew

33 years of experience
1235 reviews
Matthew
33 years of experience
Arrived on time , very friendly car drive drive better I'm very happy with his work

Jonathan

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

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.

Steve

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

Michael

21 years of experience
80 reviews
Michael
21 years of experience
Awesome as usual!!

Gurinder

11 years of experience
36 reviews
Gurinder
11 years of experience
2 hours late but understandable. Never know what previous job entail. He kept me up to date. He went and got part necessary to complete job.

Claud

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

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