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  1. How to Jump Start Your Car In 5 Easy Steps - Car and Driver

    • Technically, yes—but if the alternator is bad, the vehicle will not stay running. The alternator recharges your vehicle's battery while the engine is running, and if the battery's voltage drains without being reple… See more

    Step 1: Park The Second Vehicle Close

    Park the car with the good battery nose to nose with the one needing a jump, close enough that the jumper cables will reach. (Note: Most vehicles have their battery in the engine … See more

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    Step 2: Locate The Battery Terminals

    It's time to locate the positive and negative battery terminals to which you will be connecting the jumper cables momentarily. As shown in the above illustration, the terminals a… See more

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    Step 3: Connect The Cables to The Battery Terminals

    Make sure none of the jumper cables' clamps are touching one another. To start, you'll probably need to leave one end of the cable and its two clamps on the ground, with the re… See more

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    Step 4: Start Your Engine

    Make sure the jumper cables are routed away from any moving parts, like the cars' fans or accessory belts. If all is clear, you can start the engine in the car with the good battery. Le… See more

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    Step 5: Disconnect The Jumper Cables

    If your car starts, leave it running. Now disconnect the battery cables by first removing the negative clamp from the bare metal connection under your car's hood. Then remo… See more

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    WebMar 24, 2021 · Click here for our step-by-step guide. Road & Track spoke with Kevin Hines, senior technician at McLaren Philadelphia, to learn the correct way to revive a dead battery and jump-start a car...

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    WebLast Updated: April 19, 2024 References. If you’ve tried to start your vehicle but the engine won’t run, your vehicles battery may be dead. …

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    WebJun 12, 2023 · Learn how to jump a car with a dead battery using jumper cables and another vehicle. Follow the steps to connect, start, and disconnect the cables safely and effectively.

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