Power steering pressure sensor location

Hey guys,

So I just bought a 2010 tundra, so I am not at familiar with the engine bay. I've had a civic for the past 7 years and pretty much know where everything is on the k20.

I want to take a look at the pressure switch/sensor for the power steering system, which should be located somewhere on the HP side. I see both the supply and return lines coming off the reservoir on the left hand side of the bay and they duck down and under. Also notice a bunch of pullies on the front end and I would expect one of those to be driving the water pump..

Before I start taking off tires, skid plate, and ripping off plastic I'm wondering if someone actually knows where it is/ the best way to get at it, to save me the hassle of figuring it out the hard way lol.

Thanks in advance!

 

Looking in from passenger wheel well, front rubber flap removed.

 

Nice man! I was looking for an explanation, but you've got a picture to boot lol appreciate it budday

 

How easy is this to replace? My CEL came on yesterday and gave me a P0553 code. 2007 4.7.

 

Easy. From what I remember, just unplug the connector to the back of the sensor, and have a towel/drip pan/catch ready under the sensor. Unthread the sensor and quickly thread in the new one to prevent a big mess of fluid. Plug the connector into the new sensor, and top off your power steering fluid for what was lost during the swap.

 

Awesome. I love easy fixes. Thanks!

If only my rear main seal were so simple...

 

Great help Grave!!
Toyota wants $289.00 for it. Any better place to buy this sensor?
Thanks,
Ash

 

If you don't need it asap, I would search a Toyota dealership with a large online presence to get the best price.

I would definitely stick with a genuine part. Might be a Denso part originally.?

 

Is it known as a “pressure switch?”

https://parts.conicellitoyotaofcons...1bmRyYSZ5PTIwMDcmdD1zcjUmZT00LTdsLXY4LWdhcw==

https://parts.conicellitoyotaofconshohocken.com/oem-parts/toyota-pressure-switch-8944834020

My CEL came on yesterday but is off today. Same P0553 code and when I googled the issue it sent me to this thread which I posted in 2½ years ago ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ want to fix it once and for all one is a $36 part and the other is $160

 

I got one from Rock Auto manufacturer is Wells Vehicle Electronics who makes them for Toyota price was about $150 it even has the Toyota part number engraved on the part

 

Try one of the Japan or Middle East based suppliers. Impex shows 89448-34020 for $47, the ride over the Pacific is probably $15 - $20.