![]() Once the jump-started car is charged and running, you can disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order they were initially attached to each battery. Step 5: Remove Jumper Cables From Both Cars This sends more energy to the working vehicle’s battery to get your jump-started car up and running. If needed, you can rev the engine of the booster car. ![]() If you don’t get the engine running on the first try, you may need to wait a few minutes to give the battery time to build charge. Then, start the car with the dead battery. ![]() Some automotive models have a grounding bolt or engine block for this purpose.Īfter checking that all cables are correctly and safely connected, start the engine of the booster car with the working battery. Step 4: Attach the black clamp on the other end of the cable to a metal part of the dead battery car’s engine, like an unpainted bolt or bracket.Step 3: Attach the black clamp to the negative terminal of the working car battery.Step 2: Attach the red clamp on the other end of the cable to the booster car’s positive terminal on the good battery.Step 1: Attach the red clamp to the positive terminal of the dead battery.The metal clamps should also not touch each other while attached to the batteries. There is also a risk of personal injury if the clamps are not securely attached, so make sure you have long enough cables. Incorrect connection to either battery can result in damage to your car’s electrical system or alternator. It’s especially important to note that all clamps are attached securely and correctly. Black clamps are for negative posts on the working battery, and the engine block of your dead car battery. Red clamps attach to the positive battery terminals on each battery. Jumper cables have clamps on both ends to attach to the batteries. Corrosion can severely irritate your skin, so you should not directly touch the terminals. If you see a green- or white-colored substance on the posts, you should remove it with either a wire brush, aluminum foil, or iron wool. It is important to check that you can safely jump your car by making sure both batteries are in good condition. Generally speaking, the positive terminal on your battery is associated with a red cap and the negative with black one, but you should check your owner’s manual if you are having trouble locating the terminals. There are two terminals in a car battery, one positive (+) and one negative (-) battery cable. ![]() Step 2: Find The Battery TerminalsĪfter lifting the hood of both vehicles to access the car batteries, you need to locate and identify the battery terminals. Depending on the car you are jumping and the vehicle you are using to jump the dead car, you should arrange the working vehicle accordingly to get both batteries as close to each other as possible. It’s important to note that in most gas-powered vehicles, you will find the battery under the hood. Activate the emergency parking brake in both vehicles as an extra precaution. You should turn off all lights and accessories, including your car’s air conditioning system and the radio. The ignition needs to be off in both cars, and the car keys should be removed. The vehicles should be close enough for the jumper cables to reach both batteries, so be mindful of the distance if not using lengthy jumper cables. Step 1: Park And Position The Booster CarĪfter grabbing a set of jumper cables, you need to park a second vehicle with a working battery beside the dead car, or facing bumper-to-bumper. Below we share step-by-step instructions to jump-start your dead car battery. ![]()
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