I took care to replace the wires in my 97 dakota v6, one at a time to make sure they were put back in the right order... so im 99% sure the wires are in the right spots. But when I try to start it now, it makes a sound like two clicks and the electric power in the truck dies. i can disconnect the battery and reconnect it and the power comes back, but when i try to turn it over, the power cuts out again. its like some kind of safety mechanism is kicking in when i try to turn it over. Could it be a fuse? or am i wrong and i somehow put the wires on wrong? any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

that clicking noise sounds like the starter isnt getting juice or there's a flat spot on the armature in the starter (common on older starters). whats the voltage at the battery?

 

check the one that goes to the ignition coil. maybe you knocked a ground loose or somehting.

 

sounds to me like your battery termanals arent getting a good conection had this happen to me before

 

sounds like your battery is weak. what is the voltage on the battery? or just give it a jump and see what happens