I replaced both oxygen sensors and now can't get car to crank

Asked by GuruBLKVQ Dec 30, 2018 at 12:45 PM about the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I had replaced oil and filter and after changing that
the alarm for low oil pressure light started
alarming. Took it to have checked and they told me
the oxygen sensors needed replacing. So i
replaced both oxygen sensors and the car wont
even crank now!

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You must have moved some of the starter wiring when you changed the oil or 02 sensors. Make sure the purple wire is on the S terminal and tight also check the battery cables, both cables both ends.

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