I replaced the power steering pump and now the car wont start?

Asked by clcslipps Feb 02, 2015 at 06:17 PM about the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have an 86 cutlass supreme and we
replaced her power steering pump, but now
she wont start. She wont turn over or crank
or anything. Anybody have an idea why????

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James answered 9 years ago

you probably never reconnected your battery ground wire or something of that level

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