How to Start an Odyssey When the Battery is Dead?
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Find a few friends to help push the car while starting the engine. For manual transmission models, this method should only be used as a last resort. Connect the negative terminal of the jumper cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery, and the other end to the negative terminal of the other car's battery. Then start the other car to allow the alternator to charge the dead battery. First, obtain a sturdy tow rope and securely fasten it between the front and rear of both vehicles. Then, begin the towing process to start the car, ensuring a slow and steady start.
Last time my Odyssey completely ran out of battery at the airport parking lot because I forgot to turn off the rear seat lights. It was really stressful, but fortunately a nearby car owner came to help. We first made sure both vehicles were turned off, then performed the jump-start procedure: red clamps connected to the positive terminals of both car batteries, with the black clamp connected to his car's negative terminal on one end and to a metal part of my engine on the other. After he started his engine and waited a few minutes, I was able to start mine successfully. After starting, I immediately drove around for half an hour to recharge, since the Odyssey's large interior space and frequent passenger loads drain the battery quickly, especially when the battery is aging. Later when I took the car to the shop for inspection, I found the battery had been in use for five years and needed replacement. Since then, I've developed the habit of checking the voltmeter reading every month as a preventive measure. I recommend car owners keep a portable jump starter in the spare tire well - it's quite practical.
