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Single wire to Power steering pump?

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Single wire to Power steering pump?
« on: April 30, 2007, 07:09:48 AM »
Does anyone know what that wire is for?  It's a single black wire hooked into the pump, then ties into a harness by the airbox on my 16V.
1993 4-door Sidekick
3" hybrid Calmini/OME lift, 2" B/L, Rear air locker
Shrockworks bar & sliders, Full skid plates
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Re: Single wire to Power steering pump?
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2007, 09:31:06 AM »
Idle speed.  Kicks the idle up when PS is used.

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Re: Single wire to Power steering pump?
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2007, 09:36:45 AM »
Ok, that makes sense.  I'm guessing that's computer controlled.
1993 4-door Sidekick
3" hybrid Calmini/OME lift, 2" B/L, Rear air locker
Shrockworks bar & sliders, Full skid plates
4.24:1 t-case
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Re: Single wire to Power steering pump?
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2007, 12:05:44 PM »
I'm guessing that's computer controlled.

Yep, its one of the ECU sensors.
2000 Vitara 1.6, 3+3 Lift, 33"MTs, 5:83s, LWB brakes, Winch, Snorkel, Safari Rack
1986 SJ413K PickUp, 1.6L conversion.

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