(General) Proper way to jump start a car? : r/MechanicAdvice
Car immediately jump started. I googled it afterwards, and it does give this advice in a lot of places, but why do they give that advice if it seemingly wont provide enough juice to jump start …
Jump-starting only works if negative to negative is attached?
Aug 30, 2023 · My 2008 Accord is completely dead so I tried jump-starting the traditional way with negative to ground. Absolutely nothing. The car has been sitting for years.
Jumpstarting...can it kill alternator? - Car Talk Community
Oct 29, 2009 · I have heard that jumpstarting a car with a bad alternator can kill my alternator…is this true and why ?
Will jump starting another vehicle damage battery? - Car Talk …
Nov 20, 2024 · Today, when I stepped outside and headed towards my car, a carpet installation van had its battery dead. The driver asked if he could use my car to jump start his. I’m a very …
Jump-starting a car: does it really matter if you connect one of the ...
The running car does not start the dead one. It cannot supply nearly enough current through a couple of alligator clips to do this. What it does do is charge the dead battery, which has a nice …
Jumpstart: Why does BLACK get grounded and not ... - Car Talk …
Apr 29, 2012 · JayWB, it doesn’t matter in the slightest what side of the circuit is switched for the purposes of jump starting a vehicle. You will still get a spark on the last connection you make …
Jumpstart affect computer? - Car Talk Community
Jan 12, 2017 · Michelin Smart Jumper cables for easier jump-starts - Roadshow This set of jumpers features inline electronics which take most--but not all--of the guesswork and danger …
How to "jump" your car battery the right way. - Reddit
Feb 8, 2022 · Another good idea would be a reserve battery for emergency starting. Doesn't need to be any bigger than one of those jump starter packs (which are lithium ion and no bigger …
Can jumpstarting another car cause damage to your car? : r
Sep 16, 2021 · Yes your car could certainly be damaged from jump starting another car. if the car you're jumping has a more powerful alternator it could push current back into your alternator …
EMSK: how to jumpstart a car : r/everymanshouldknow - Reddit
1/10000 I think lots of people who don't know about this probably jump start cars every day just connecting + to + and - to - . If the chance was anywhere near this high, we would read about …