If you’re jump starting a car you’ll want to leave the cables connected for no longer than five minutes. If your car’s battery is completely dead you might need to wait up to 30 minutes before starting the car. Once you’ve started the car leave the cables connected for another two to three minutes to allow the battery to charge.
Is it better to turn the engine off or leave it on when using jumper cables?
It is better to turn the engine off.
How long do you leave the jumper cables on the car with the good battery?
You should leave the jumper cables on for no more than 30 minutes.
How long do you leave the jumper cables on the car with the dead battery?
You should leave the jumper cables on until the car starts.
What is the order of attaching the jumper cables to the car?
The order is red to red black to black red to black.
Where do you attach the red jumper cable on the car with the dead battery?
You attach the red jumper cable to the positive terminal.
Where do you attach the black jumper cable on the car with the good battery?
You attach the black jumper cable to the negative terminal.
Where do you attach the other end of the red jumper cable on the car with the good battery?
You attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal.
Where do you attach the other end of the black jumper cable on the car with the dead battery?
You attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the negative terminal.
Once the cables are attached what do you do next?
You start the car with the good battery and let it run for a few minutes before starting the car with the dead battery.
What is the purpose of starting the car with the good battery?
Starting the car with the good battery helps to charge the dead battery.
After starting the car with the good battery what do you do next?
You turn off the car with the good battery and then try to start the car with the dead battery.
If the car with the dead battery won’t start what do you do next?
You should check the connections and make sure they are secure before trying again.
If the car still won’t start what do you do next?
You may need to replace the battery.
What are some other signs that you may need a new battery?
If the car won’t start and the headlights are dim you may need a new battery.
What should you do if you think you need a new battery?
You should take the car to a mechanic to have it checked out.
