2007-01-09 00:15:13 · 7 answers · asked by WILLIAM W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Lemans81 nailed it but I'd like to add.... Make sure you tune off all accessories in both cars and make sure the cars aren't touching.
2007-01-09 00:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend against jump starts unless there's no alternative. If you can take the extra time to disconnect one of the battery cables and put a battery charger on the battery, that is the best and safest method to protect both the cars and you from problems that can arise from jump starting. Check the other answers for jump start instructions using jumper cables to another vehicle.
2007-01-09 08:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First connect the negative cable to both battery usually black cable. Do not connect the Red cable yet, leave it hanging out apart or on a fender for a moment while you start the engine ( the reason is safety plus its protect the life long of your good battery ) after engine start, then you connect first the running engine battery then to the charging battery. Also uses a good wire battery cleaner to clean off any residual from old battery and inspect the connecting cable from alternator for signs of corrosion or loosen and damage. After engine starts, leave both cable connected for a few minutes before removal. Always remove Red cable or positive first, its safety, because if you leave a positive cable still charging while holding a dangling negative cable it can be grounded as you touch frame or metals thus will create a spark. Never shut off engine while both cable are connected...a dead battery will drain off your good battery...Leave a charging battery running for 10-15 mins at medium rev ( 1500-2000 rpm ) lower revs won't have enough charging power.
2007-01-09 09:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by MINH H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red goes to positive. Black to ground(negative). Put the cables onto the car that will start first. Do not let the other two ends touch after they are attached.Then put the positive(red) on the non running car followed by the negative(black). Doing it in this order reduces the spark when attaching. Start the running car for a moment and then try to start the other car. If it does not start quickly then let the started car run for a while and then increase the RPMs a little to help boost it and try again.
2007-01-09 08:27:58 · answer #4 · answered by Larry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me start with don't ever EVER listen to stupid people who tell you to hook positive(red) to positive and negative(black) to negative. Here is what you do
With both cars off, hook the red positive to the good car. Then hook the other end red positive to the dead car. then hook the black negative to the good car. THEN hook the black negative on the dead car to something metal, that won't be in the way when the car starts, it will have to be unpainted metal. (if you don't car batterys give off hydrogen gas when they get old, they WILL EXPLODE, sulfic acid in your eyes is very unpleasant as is a lifetime being blind) Make sure you stand back then start the good car. Then after letting the good car run for a full minute start the dead car. It make take several trys over several minutes, then when it is running you can leave both cars running and reverse the process of putting on the cables.
2007-01-09 08:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by lemans81 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What lemans said; find a ground on the engine itself tho, that's what the starter is bolted to.
2007-01-09 08:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the positive terminal on your battery is slightly bigger than the negative, p is red n is black connect p to p and n to n
2007-01-09 08:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋