What is the method for jump-starting a car battery?

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DiElias
07/23/25 9:13pm
Jump-starting a car battery involves the following steps: 1. Position the car with a functional battery next to the car with a dead battery, ensuring the front ends are facing each other and close; 2. Open the hoods of both cars and take out the jumper cables; 3. Locate the batteries in both vehicles, then attach the negative clamps to the negative terminals of both car batteries and the positive clamps to the positive terminals; 4. Start the car with the functional battery, charge for a few minutes, then attempt to start the car with the dead battery. The functions of a car battery include: 1. Providing power to the starting system, ignition system, and electronic fuel injection system when starting the engine; 2. Supplying power to the car's electrical equipment when the engine is off or idling at low speed; 3. Providing power to electrical devices when the alternator's output is insufficient; 4. Absorbing voltage spikes in the electrical system to protect the car's electronic devices; 5. Storing excess electricity generated by the alternator.
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KimberlyRose
08/10/25 7:01pm
The method for jump-starting a car battery is quite practical, don't rush, take it step by step. First, find another car with a charged battery and jumper cables. Turn off both cars and wear gloves for safety. Connect the red clamp to the positive terminal (usually marked +) of the charged battery, then connect it to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Attach the black clamp first to the negative terminal (-) of the charged battery, then clamp it to an unpainted metal part on the dead car's engine block, such as a bolt, to avoid sparking from a short circuit. Start the engine of the car with the charged battery and maintain the RPM for about a minute to charge the dead battery. Then try to start the dead car; once successful, don't turn it off, drive for at least twenty minutes to recharge the battery. When removing the clamps afterward, disconnect the black negative clamp first, then the red positive one. Remember, regular battery maintenance prevents issues, especially in winter when batteries are prone to discharge.
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