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The Liberty Mutual Solutions site has step-by-step instructions on how to jump-start a car battery. You can find those instructions (and download a how-to PDF) in the related links below.
Here are some safety tips to remember when you jump-start your car battery:
-ALWAYS wear eye protection or eyeglasses when you jump-start a vehicle.
-ALWAYS make sure the cables will be clear of any moving engine parts when the cars are started.
-NEVER smoke while jump-starting a vehicle.
-ALWAYS start with the ignition in both vehicles turned OFF.
What else can I help you with?
Which color, red or black, should be connected first when jump starting a car?
When jump starting a car, the red positive cable should be connected first.
When jump-starting a car, what color do you connect first on a car battery?
When jump-starting a car, you should connect the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery first.
Is using a red jumper cable positive for jump-starting a car battery?
No, using a red jumper cable is not positive for jump-starting a car battery. The red jumper cable is typically used to connect the positive terminals of the two batteries.
Which terminal should you connect first when jump-starting a car battery?
When jump-starting a car battery, you should connect the positive terminal first.
Which cable do you connect first when jump starting a car?
Ground on the boosting car allways last. But the rest really does not matter.
How long should a car battery run after jump-starting?
After jump starting a car, the battery should run for at least five minutes. You want to get enough juice in the battery before attempting to turn it off.
Is it necessary to use a red jumper cable to jump a car with a red battery terminal?
No, it is not necessary to use a red jumper cable to jump a car with a red battery terminal. The color of the jumper cable does not affect the functionality of the jump-start process.
Is it possible to jump start a car with the positive cable connected first and the negative cable connected second"?
No, it is not possible to jump start a car with the positive cable connected first and the negative cable connected second. The correct order is to connect the positive cable first and then the negative cable.
How do you jump start a car, and should the red or black cable be connected first?
To jump start a car, first connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery, then connect the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the working battery. Next, connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the working battery, and finally connect the other end of the black cable to a metal surface on the car with the dead battery, away from the battery. Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes before attempting to start the dead car. The red cable should be connected first.
What to do when Camry 2006 wont rev and no cruise control after jump starting battery?
This car has an electronic throttle control cable] that controls the flow of air through the throttle body. You might want to look for a blown fuse since you said you had to jump start the car.
How can you tell if the neutral safety switch is bad on a 2000 neon 5 speed?
jump the terminal on the switch and try starting the car. car should start
How can you safely jump a car when the positive terminal is red?
To safely jump a car when the positive terminal is red, follow these steps: Connect the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the working battery. Connect the black (negative) jumper cable to the negative terminal of the working battery. Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to an unpainted metal surface on the car with the dead battery. Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes. Try starting the car with the dead battery.
