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How much does Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement cost in Washington?

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

Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2016 Jeep Compass$189$94.04$94.996%$201.54
2016 Ford Transit-250$124$29.08$94.999%$136.58
2009 Toyota Venza$164$69.26$94.997%$176.76
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport$174$79.16$94.996%$186.66
2009 Mercedes-Benz C350$329$233.97$94.993%$341.47
2013 Lexus IS F$297$201.77$94.994%$309.27

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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Jonathan

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

Jared

4 years of experience
46 reviews
Jared
4 years of experience
jared was prompt, communicative, and mechanically competent. would definitely have him work on my vehicle any time an issue arises that i can't take care of.

Richard

16 years of experience
77 reviews
Richard
16 years of experience
Showed up on time was very friendly and polite. Found the problem, went and got the part and fixed the all issues. Great experience. Came to my home no problems or mess. What an outstanding guy, great work. Highly recommend his services. The end cost was quite a bit below what I was quoted. Now that is a first

Andrew

11 years of experience
354 reviews
Andrew
11 years of experience
Professional and quick. Andrew provided excellent service.

Harish

27 years of experience
588 reviews
Harish
27 years of experience
AWESOME - Harish was on-time, knowledgeable and quick... told me what I needed and advised on things to look out for in the future!

Shaun

10 years of experience
542 reviews
Shaun
10 years of experience
Shaun worked efficiently to get the work done. Totally professional and pleasant on the job.

Walter

46 years of experience
360 reviews
Walter
46 years of experience
Walter was great, very detailed and thorough!

Jeff

33 years of experience
441 reviews
Jeff
33 years of experience
Extremely friendly! He made sure to go over everything in great depth, and length with me to make sure I understood. He also offered great recommendations on car parts and future cars.

Michael

38 years of experience
138 reviews
Michael
38 years of experience
Michael is always such a wonderful mechanic. I have had him do repairs on my PT Cruiser many times. He is always on time, and very professional. He explains all the technical stuff and does every thing in a timely and clean fashion. I would recommend Michael B. to anyone. I love that he comes to my house ready to work and with a smile on his face. He has a lot of integrity and knows his business well.

Claud

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

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