 Many of us are familiar with this scenario, you jump into your car, you turn the key over, but it won't start. What could be wrong? It may simply need a jump start. Here we will show you how to correctly jump start your vehicle. BEFORE YOU BEGINAlways keep a pair of jumper cables in your vehicle. Park the working vehicle close enough for your jumper cables to reach. Make sure the working battery has a higher voltage than the dead battery. Park and completely turn off both vehicles. Gain access to your battery terminals.
CONNECTING THE JUMPER CABLESConnect the red ( + ) jumper cable to the dead battery's positive terminal. Next, attach the red ( + ) positive jumper cable to the working battery's positive terminal , After this is finished, connect the negative jumper cables. When connecting the negative jumper cables there are two options.  OPTION 1 Connect the black ( - ) jumper cable from the working battery's negative terminal to the dead battery's negative terminal. OPTION 2 Connect the black ( - ) jumper cable from the working battery's negative terminal to an unpainted piece of metal or ground on the dead vehicle. Option one is the preferred method. However, both options will work. Use option two if there is no negative terminal access or your battery requires a ground connection. STARTING YOUR VEHICLEFirst, start the working vehicle. Wait a minute or two before trying to start your dead car. If your vehicle won't start wait another minute or two, allowing it to charge longer. Once your car starts, you may disconnect the jumper cables. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order, starting with the black ( - ) clamps. Do not touch them together or to any metal surfaces, If your battery still won't start it may be a sign of other issues. Common problems related to vehicles not starting include: Fuses, alternator, ignition, or starter. Many auto mechanics should be able to properly diagnose the problem. At Precision Collision Auto Body we understand the importance of convenient and quality service. If you have been in an accident and need a tow, give us a call at ( 320) 685-5310 and we will help get you back on the road. We offer free estimates and work with all insurances, and self-paying customers. Click here to schedule your estimate online. SCHEDULE AN ESTIMATE
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12/14/2017 06:26:02 am
Jumpstart is a very common term in the field of automotive. A faulty or dead battery is perhaps the main reason behind your vehicle jumpstarting. Well, this jump starting is a process to get the vehicle back on the road instantly. Thus, knowing the right way to jump start the automobile makes a huge sense to avoid the possibility of getting grounded on the highway. If you have the right set of jumper cables, but don't know how to jumpstart the battery, then you can't jump start your car battery. Always it is better to avoid this situation with proper maintenance. But nobody can eliminate the possibility of jumpstarting completely. So, you must learn the above techniques to remain safe when your car ceases its motion due to a dead battery or faulty fuse. Leave a Reply. |
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