Technician A says most late model vehicles have a power-steering pressure sensor that can be monitored with a scan tool. Technician B says if the system does not have a power steering pressure sensor, she diagnoses the system by connecting a power-steering pressure gauge to the pump outlet. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Both technicians are correct. Technician A is correct in stating that most late model vehicles have a power-steering pressure sensor that can be monitored with a scan tool, which is a common feature in modern vehicles to facilitate diagnostics. Technician B is correct in stating that in the absence of a power steering pressure sensor, diagnosing the system can be done by connecting a power-steering pressure gauge to the pump outlet, which is a traditional method of diagnosing power steering issues.

Technician a Says Most Late Model Vehicles Have a Power-Steering