2006-06-27 02:45:30 · 10 answers · asked by donnette w 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Your car can almost always be jump-started with enough Cold Cranking Amps applied.
But your car shutting off while driving isn't a battery issue. The battery only provides electricity to the starter and distributor--after the car is started, your A/C generator runs the car.
We jump drained batteries in class all the time, but there is a point at which a battery can no longer take a jump charge, and must be replaced.
I would have your A/C generator inspected--it's probably the cause of your problem.
2006-06-27 09:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by bracken46 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it can be jumped, but wouldn't it shut down again shortly after you pull the jumper cables? You can try to leave the jumpers on longer before you start the car to try to charge the battery some (be sure to check the jumper cables for overheating). This might give you enough charge to get you to a repair facility. Or you could bite the bullet and call a tow truck.
2006-06-27 09:53:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is the battery it shouldn't shut off while driving, because the alternator should continue powering the battery when the vehicle is running.
2006-06-27 09:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by ms8wotw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can jump start it but if it shuts off again have your alternator checked if it's charging the battery if alternator is good change the battery
2006-06-27 09:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by bitter and twisted 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
Let the other battery charge yours for a bit before starting
2006-06-27 09:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a alternator fault get this rectified as the problem will keep happening.
2006-06-27 09:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you will probably have to do it several times en route. This happened to my hubby a few months ago...
2006-06-27 09:51:12 · answer #7 · answered by momx4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a bad alternator.
2006-06-27 10:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by Niceguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or your alternator could be out.
2006-06-27 09:50:14 · answer #9 · answered by That_guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called BUY A FORD!!!
2006-06-27 09:47:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋