What are the reasons for being unable to start the engine even with a jump start?
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The reasons for being unable to start the engine even with a jump start can be categorized into rescue issues and problems with the vehicle being rescued. Below are the details: 1. Rescue issues: If a vehicle is left unused for a long time, the battery will gradually discharge naturally, leading to a dead battery and the inability to start the vehicle. In such cases, jumper cables are needed to start the vehicle. However, there are instances where even with a jump start, the vehicle fails to start. This could be due to rescue issues, such as the jumper cables being too thin, resulting in insufficient current; improper operation during the jump start, where the cables are not securely connected or the rescue vehicle is not running, leading to insufficient voltage and current. To address this, it is essential to ensure that the rescue vehicle has adequate voltage and current and to use compliant jumper cables with standard procedures. 2. Problems with the vehicle being rescued: The battery of the rescued vehicle may have been drained multiple times, rendering it incapable of holding a charge and severely damaged. Alternatively, the rescued vehicle might have other starting-related issues besides insufficient voltage and current, such as flooded spark plugs from failed attempts to start, or a malfunctioning fuel pump that prevents the vehicle from starting. In such cases, it is necessary to seek assistance from a professional repair service for rescue and repair, or to tow the vehicle to a relevant repair facility for troubleshooting.