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How to Connect Jumper Cables for Car Battery?

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SanAllison
07/25/25 3:02pm
When connecting jumper cables for a car battery, connect positive to positive and negative to negative. The red charging cable should be connected to the positive terminal of the rescue vehicle's battery. Connect the black end of the charging cable to the negative terminal of the rescued vehicle's battery or another suitable grounding point. Jump-starting method: First, open the engine compartment hood of your car by using the switch located below the steering wheel. Then, locate the battery position under the front hood and identify the positive and negative terminals. Connect the red cable to the positive terminal of the rescued vehicle first, then to the positive terminal of the rescue vehicle. Connect the negative terminal of the rescue vehicle to the negative terminal of the rescued vehicle. After starting the rescue vehicle's engine, start the rescued vehicle's engine, then remove the positive cable first followed by the negative cable. Let the rescued vehicle's engine run for a while to ensure the battery receives sufficient charge. Precautions for jump-starting: During the process, ensure the positive and negative cables do not come into contact, as this may cause a short circuit. Regularly check your car battery's condition during normal use, and promptly inspect if any issues arise.
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VanOscar
08/11/25 9:18pm
Once my car battery died, a friend came to help jump-start it. We first parked both cars close together with engines off, then connected the red clamp to the positive terminal of the dead battery and the positive terminal of the rescue car's battery. Next, we attached the black clamp to the negative terminal of the rescue car's battery and the other end to a clean metal part of the dead car's engine block for grounding. We started the rescue car's engine and let it run for a few minutes to charge, then I tried starting my car. Once successful, we removed the cables in reverse order. Remember to wear gloves to avoid electric shock, as there's a high risk of sparks - grounding prevents hydrogen explosions. Choose jumper cables with thick copper wires, as thin ones may burn out. It's good practice to keep an emergency cable set in your car; you can help others in similar situations and sharing this knowledge is valuable.
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