Durango wont start after battery connectors replaced, what could it be now?

2000 DODGE DURANGO
163,000 MILES
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LUVRFAMLE
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I have a 00 dodge durango. I replaced on battery cable connector because the car wasnt getting a good connection. Started right up. Then I decided to replace the other (red) one because it got stripped trying to clean it off other day. Well i replaced it and now the car wont start. Does any one know what could be happening. Also I drove it and the positive cable kept coming off that is another reason i changed it.. It tries to start but cant.. Please help
Sep 11, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Have you tried holding the gas pedal down 1/4"? Try that first to see if it runs.
Dec 31, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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How many cables (wires) went to each connector?

Is it possible you let one drop and forgot about it?

If this is a top post set-up and your cables are sorta loose in the lead clamp---remove the "cable squeezer" portion and flip it upside down ("v" part is now down)...then replace the two bolts and crank 'em down

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