Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive
(+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Dead Battery (+) Good Battery (+)
0 Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+)
terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
0 Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative
(-) cable.
Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end
of the negative cable DOESN'T go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery.
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Good Battery (-) Heavy Metal Engine Part
Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as
good there, but the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much
less.
Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for
awhile.
0 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Remove Cables in this Order:
2 3 1. Heavy Metal
2. Good Battery (-)
3. Good Battery (+)
4. Dead Battery (+)
Engine Part
0 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.
Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal.
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