Reasons Why Jump-Starting a Car Battery Fails to Start the Engine?

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Here is an introduction to issues related to jump-starting a car battery: Possible reasons include severe depletion of the old battery's charge, jumper cables being too thin (resulting in insufficient current to start the engine), or improperly clamped jumper cable clips. Below are some methods to address a dead battery preventing engine start: 1. Push-Start Method (for manual transmission vehicles only): Push the car to reach a certain speed, then engage the gear and quickly release the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator. Once the engine starts, immediately depress the clutch pedal and control the throttle to prevent stalling, then slowly pull over to park. 2. Jumper Cable Method: First, locate another vehicle with a functional battery and a set of jumper cables. Position the two vehicles close together, open the hoods to locate the batteries, then connect the jumper cables—positive to positive and negative to negative.