7. 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.
8.
9.
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.
Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable to the
good battery’s negative
(-)
terminal. 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 on the engine of the vehicle with the dead
battery.
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10. 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.
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine
for a while.
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won’t start after
a few tries, it probably needs
service.
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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