How to jump start your car safely
Car Basics - How to jump
start a car or
How to jump a car battery from
www.carbasics.co.uk
If your car wont start
because the battery has gone flat,
then you may be able get it going again by jump-starting it.
What you
need ;
A set of car jump leads, also
referred to as booster cables
A friends car that is working.
Using jump leads is pretty
simple and safe if you follow these instructions ;
STEPS
1. Position both of the cars
close together so that the jump leads will reach both batteries.
2. Then connect the car battery booster cables? in this order ;
a. Connect (+) positive red cable to the (+) positive terminal on the dead
battery.
b. Connect the other end of the (+) positive red cable to (+) positive terminal
on the working car.
c.
Connect (-) negative black cable to (-) negative terminal on the working car.
d. Connect the other end of the (-) negative cable to the (-) negative terminal
on the dead battery.
3. You are now ready to start the working car's engine. Turn off all electrical
equipment on the working car (heater, lights, radio, etc.) so that all the
battery power is getting used to jump start the dead battery.
Let the working
car run for a minute or so before you try to start the dead one. Revving the
engine in the working car will produce more current and help with jumping the
dead battery.
4. Now try and start the dead
battery engine by turning the ignition. If it sounds like it is going to start
but will not quite go, then rev the working car for a little longer before
trying the dead battery again.
5. When the dead battery has
started and is running,? remove the jump leads.
Do this in reverse order ;
a. Disconnect (-) negative black cable from the terminal on dead battery.
b. Disconnect (-) negative black cable from the (-) negative terminal on the
working car.
c. Disconnect (+) positive red cable from the (+) positive terminal on the
working car.
d. Disconnect (+) positive red cable from the (+) positive terminal on the dead
battery.
TIPS
You must let the car that had
the flat (dead) battery run for quite a while.
If you turn the ignition off quite soon after starting it then it may not start
again because there will not be enough charge in the battery.? It might be worth
taking the car for a drive, or driving the car home and connecting the battery
to a battery charger overnight.
Ensure that when you are
connecting and removing the jump leads,? they do not touch each other and do not
come into contact with any moving parts on either engine. Most quality jump
leads have the clamps coated with plastic so there is less chance of the metal
parts touching parts of the car or engine. This is something to consider when
buying your jump leads.
If the battery terminals on
either car are dirty and corroded, then they will need to be cleaned up so that
the clamps on the jump leads will get a good clean connection.
If the flat battery will not
start the car after following this procedure, then the battery could be damaged
and faulty inside. It is suggested that you try replacing the dead battery with
a borrowed one before you spend money on a new one.
Alternatively, get an auto-electrician/mechanic to check the vehicle over for
you.
?
Car battery booster cables
are always a useful thing to have on your car, whether to help you out of
trouble and get you on your way, or to give someone else a helping hand.? They
are relatively inexpensive, and buying a set to keep in the back of your car is
well worthwhile when compared to the inconvenience of having a flat battery.?
They can be purchased from any local motor-factors, or bought online from most
car accessory websites.
As well as
jump leads, there are a couple of other useful items that perhaps you should
stick onto your Christmas or birthday wish list ;
1. Car battery chargers.
Keep this at home and if you ever suffer a flat battery on your car you can
bring it into the house and recharge it overnight.
The battery charger plugs
into your house electric supply and has a black and red clamp for fitting onto
the (+) (red) and (-)(black) of your battery. Car battery chargers normally take
12-24 hours to recharge your car, they will recharge slowly and normally let you
know when the battry is full.
2. Battery booster packs.
Keep one of these on charge in your garage, and
whenever you suffer a flat battery this will get you started. Inside it is a
large battery and it also has (+) and (-) clamps.
Keep it plugged in when it is
not in use and then it will always be fully charged. Just attach it to your dead
battery and it should provide enough power to start your car. Just remember to
keep the car running until your engine has recharged the cars battery.
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