How To Start a Car With a Dead Battery
Several people claim that the most pathetic thing which could happen to them while they hurry is having no battery. Good time for a friendly reminder: These are not regular jumper cables, and use compact jumper cables when trying to jump start something by hand (as we did here) with our muscles at full strength. 2. So today, we will see that the easy ways to start your car when the battery is already dead by giving a painless shock. This will keep you safe and prevent your car from damaging its own electrical system.
Step 1: Gather Your Tools
Prerequisites | Step-by-Step Guide
A set of jumper cables
Second car with a charged battery (the “donor”)
Safety gloves and goggles
Step 2: Position the Vehicles
Place the two cars close to each other so that the jumper cables connect both car batteries, but don’t have them touching. Com pletely shut off both vehicles.
Step 3: Identify Battery Terminals
Location the (+) and (-) terminals of both vehicle batteries. Typically the positive terminal is red with a + sign while the negative terminal is black and has a – sign.
Step 4: Connect the Jumper Cables
Follow this process respectively:
Connect a red clamp to the positive side of the battery that is dead.
Attach the red clamp to the positive terminal in donor battery
Connect the black clamp to the negative terminal of the working (donor) battery.
Connect the other black clamp to a non-painted surface on the engine block of the dead car (negative).
Step 5: Start the Donor Car
Turn the engine for few minutes on donor car to make sure you have enough time for you fuel-lined. Doing so gives the dead battery a small boost in power.
Step 6: Start the Dead Car
Try starting the car with the dead battery. Give it a few more minutes or so, if still doesn’t start. Once it has been launched do not shut it down.
Step 7: Disconnect the Jumper Cables
Also: Remove jumper cables in the reverse order as you applied them.
Unhook the black clamp from that previously dead car off of its engine block.
Take away this black clamp from the negative terminal of the donor battery.
Take away the red-clamp from donor battery positive terminal also.
Disconnect the red clamp off of the positive terminal of old dead battery.
Step 8: Keep the Engine Running
The generator should be kept alive for at least 30 minutes with the car moving on roads to ensure the battery is charged to the max.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Faulty Cable Connection: You can destroy the circuit if you put the cables on in reverse or even explode your battery.
No Ground Connection: Always connect the final black clamp to an unpainted metal part of the engine block, NEVER directly to the battery. The reason for this is to eliminate a spark close to the battery.
Clamps touching each other: Do not let the metal clamps of the jumper cables touch each other when attached to a battery.
This should have been obvious, but if it has poor battery health and dies often you might need to replace it. Jumpstart It Is a Quick Fix, Not Long-Termclidean Solution:
If you follow these steps exactly, you will have performed a safe jumpstart without taking any unneeded risks. Safe driving!
Maintenance Tips to Prevent a Dead Battery
You can reduce the chances of a dead battery dramatically through proper battery maintenance. If you are using a battery, here are some tips to make sure that it lasts a long time-
1. Regular Battery Checks
Ensure your battery is in excellent condition and that there are no signs of acid corrosion/leaks. If there is any corrosion on the terminals (called ) scrub them gently with a baking soda, water and a brush. This is maintain fast charge and stable connect.
2. Limit Short Rides
Short Trips Most the Time A car battery that is frequently subjected to short trips (5 minutes or less), would be prevented from receiving a full charge. Sometimes take a longer drive that enables your alternator to fully charge the battery.
3. Turn Off Electronics
Switch off all electric functions — head lights, radio and air con continue draining low-current power — without the engine running. Just being wired up, in case the drive train chompers have a naughty day like mine recently and drain out all that precious battery power in double quick time.
4. Get Professional Maintenance
Have your battery checked during routine car maintenance check-ups A mechanic can check if the battery is keeping a charge and give you warning of when it needs replacing.
If you practice these preventive tips, then the chances of an unpleasant battery breakdown will be substantially reduced and your vehicle will be maintained in top condition.
