2000 GMC Sonoma Rough After O2 Swap

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My sonoma has about 120000 miles. I had been slowly experiencing a loss of power over time. My engine was running fairly smooth until I replaced the primary oxygen sensors. Now It runs awful, like it is missing, and now my check engine light is on. Now I have less power than before please help!
Aug 11, 2006 at 4:05 AM
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Aug 11, 2006 at 2:09 PM
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[b:e487bd9928]I have a 2000 gmc sonoma 4.3 with 120000 miles[/b:e487bd9928]. After I replaced the oxygen sensors my engine runs poorly. It feels like it is missing causing a significant loss of power. Does anyone have any ideas why this could be happening?
Aug 12, 2006 at 4:00 AM
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I'd want to know what the codes are in the computer for starters. Did it run rough prior to the O2s replacement?
Aug 13, 2006 at 9:02 AM
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Says there is no bank one activity(driver side oxygen sensor). I do not know if the o2 sensor is bad but it should not be bad. They are ac-delco(part # afs105).
Aug 13, 2006 at 9:45 AM
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Since this happened after the replacement, you need to scrutinize your steps.


No activity?

is the connector on tight? Check it. if tight, pull it off and look for bent pin, corrosion etc.

Verify the part is right. IF so swap the old one and the new again. IF it changes, take the new 02 back and try a different brand or an OEM one. Check for a part number on the original if possible.


I agree that the new 02 shouldn't be bad, but that isn't always reality. For that matter, I have had the wrong sensors in boxes marked otherwise, application issues and on and on.
Aug 14, 2006 at 2:31 AM

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Because the rough running and no bank 1 oxygen-sensor activity started after the sensor replacement, inspect the driver-side connector for a loose fit, bent pins, or corrosion. Confirm the AC Delco AFS105 is the correct application, then swap the old and new sensors. If the problem follows the new sensor, return it and try another brand or an OEM sensor, comparing the original part number if available.

Conversation Summary

A 2000 GMC Sonoma with a 4.3 engine and about 120,000 miles developed a rough, missing feel, reduced power, and a check-engine light after the primary oxygen sensors were replaced. The stored code indicated no bank 1, driver-side oxygen-sensor activity. The expert advised checking the connector and pins, verifying the part, and swapping the old and new sensors to determine whether the replacement sensor or its application is at fault.

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