My check engine light came on so I had the code checked at my local Auto Zone.It was a P0551... Power steering pressure switch condition.
Last week I was low on power steering fluid so I added some (first time ever adding fluid).
There is also a very high pitch squeel while driving after the car warms up, which I figured were my brakes since I am due for new brakes.
Without going into a huge repair bill that I can not afford at the moment, how can I begin to troubleshoot this situation to find the problem.
Also, could this be a dangerous problem? I have a 16 year old learning to drive and don't want him behind the wheel if it could be dangerous.
I do appreciate any suggestions or help that you may be able to give me.
Last week I was low on power steering fluid so I added some (first time ever adding fluid).
There is also a very high pitch squeel while driving after the car warms up, which I figured were my brakes since I am due for new brakes.
Without going into a huge repair bill that I can not afford at the moment, how can I begin to troubleshoot this situation to find the problem.
Also, could this be a dangerous problem? I have a 16 year old learning to drive and don't want him behind the wheel if it could be dangerous.
I do appreciate any suggestions or help that you may be able to give me.
Nov 5, 2009 at 8:29 PM
