ive been told that it is posible to do it just wonderd if anyone knew this was true and if anyone has done it
2006-10-21 07:40:12 · 25 answers · asked by Dean 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I thought you couldn't.
2006-10-21 07:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
As has been said you can not bump start an Auto. You (can) however tow it but only for relatively short distances 10-15 miles in an emergency, the problem is with the engine not running the converter is not being lubricated and it doesn't do the converter much good towed for long distances. If you know someone with a portable jump starter pack try giving the battery some extra help but do check all the battery connections and the starter connections first. If for some reason the starter is engaged and stuck rocking the car backward and forward sometimes will releases it. If it's possible to push the vehicle then the starter is not engaged and stuck. It has to be a low battery or poor connection fault somewhere.
2016-03-17 05:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant bum start an auto but you can start it by towing ,you have to get to 32 miles per hour then it just starts.Its a strange feeling when it happens the engine just kickes in,i had my car towed many times.It had a fully charged battery but just would not start,in the end i found the air filter was getting damp so changed the position further back started every time.
2006-10-22 18:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by restfullone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jonney is right old borg warner 35 with secondary pumps can be tow started.As a matter of interest the early minis with the AP transmission could also be tow started this was removed on later versions. And yes i have tow started both types of gear boxes Regards Mick
2006-10-22 06:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by mick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can but it is risky. The only Automatic gearbox's I know of that are strong enough to handle are the Jaguar gearbox fitted to the straight 6 engine, or the box shape Ford Granada 2.3 or 2.8. You need to be doing 30-40MPH, then stick it in gear, but in most cars you'll simply burst the solonoids.
2006-10-21 14:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Bealzebub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but can I add you should't bump start any car these days, because you dont want unburnt fuel making it's way through to the catalytic converter and ruining it.
Just boost the battery and start it normally!
2006-10-21 07:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you cannot bump start or tow a car with automatic transmission or else you will wreck the gearbox !
2006-10-21 07:49:31 · answer #7 · answered by any 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not try this, as you will severly damage the transmission. This only works on manual cars when you can pop the clutch. Smack whoever told you this, because they could have cost you alot of money.
2006-10-21 07:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew B. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO you can do a lot of damage and cost you a bomb to put it right.>>if you must jump leads but better still,treat yourself to a new battery
2006-10-21 07:48:50 · answer #9 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if it has a rear secondary hydraulic pump, ie early borgwarner type 30s and mercedes transmissions. even then it is still a tow start at 30mph.
2006-10-21 07:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by johnnyrolbaklol 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. Manuals Maybe
2006-10-21 07:48:45 · answer #11 · answered by brian m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋