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What Are the Remedies When a Car Won't Start Due to Dead Battery?

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DelAllie

07/24/25 10:22pm

Boosting the battery or push-starting are common solutions. The key to push-starting is to slowly release the clutch after engaging the first gear, utilizing the wheel's rotation to drive the engine's flywheel. When another vehicle is available for assistance, a tow-start can be performed. Start slowly, and the driver of the front vehicle should also pay attention to the movement of the rear vehicle.

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DiRosalie

08/10/25 2:59pm

I encountered the same situation last time, and push-starting worked best. You need to find two or three people to help push the car while you sit in the driver's seat, press the clutch, and shift into neutral. When the car reaches a speed of 5-10 km/h, quickly press the clutch, shift into second gear, then release the clutch while turning the ignition. This method has a high success rate with older cars, but don't try it with an automatic transmission. Before push-starting, remember to turn off power-consuming devices like the AC and stereo, or the last bit of power in the battery will be drained. If push-starting fails, just go ahead and jump-start the car or call for roadside assistance.

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