Power steering question

[OldNo16]

2006 Outback XT w/ 109K miles

 

Recently replaced power steering pump with a reman unit.  The new pump came without what I understand to be a pressure switch that screws into the back of it.  I moved the existing switch from the old pump to the new, and noticed that the SS nub on the inside was very loose, as in likely broken.  I installed it anyway to plug the hole in the pump and make the car driveable.

 

Called a local dealer to see if they had this switch in stock.  Was surprised to hear "it's part of the pump, and is not sold separately."  Any suggestions where to get a functioning replacement?  New pumps are $500 and the much cheaper reman I bought came without the switch.  Used is fine.

 

Thanks.

[desertsubaru]

I may have one. Can you take a pic of the part you need so I can see if the one I have is the same?

[OldNo16]

I have a picture, but can't get the image thing to work.  When I click the little image icon a small window opens called Image Properties.  I can paste the photo's URL, but after that nothing works.  Clicking OK, Cancel, or the "x" all do nothing, and I have to force the whole window to close.

[1 Lucky Texan]

make sure the system isn't sucking in air - probably easy fix if so.

check in the reservoir while idling;





 

[OldNo16]

Thanks for the reminder.  I learned the hard way that once the O ring on the pump suction is disturbed it has to be replaced.

[desertsubaru]

I have a picture, but can't get the image thing to work.  When I click the little image icon a small window opens called Image Properties.  I can paste the photo's URL, but after that nothing works.  Clicking OK, Cancel, or the "x" all do nothing, and I have to force the whole window to close.

Use something like photobucket, upload the pic to it then click and copy direct link, paste it into the url box