What to Do When an Automatic Transmission Car Battery Dies?
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Here is the relevant information about what to do when an automatic transmission car battery dies: 1. Jump-start method using another car: This method can be used for both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. First, open the hoods of both cars. 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 assisting car's battery. Similarly, connect the positive terminal of the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery, and the other end to the positive terminal of the assisting car's battery. Then, start the assisting car and rev the engine slightly. After that, try starting the dead car. 2. External force towing start: First, you need a sturdy tow rope to securely tie the front and rear of both cars together. Then, you can begin the towing start. Of course, start slowly to ensure the speed of both vehicles and pay attention to driving safety. Once the towed car starts, promptly notify the towing car and then slowly pull over to the roadside to park. 3. Call for roadside assistance: Roadside assistance phone numbers can be found online, or you can always keep roadside assistance business cards with you.
Last time my battery died, I managed to jump-start it. First, find a helpful driver, park the two cars facing each other or side by side, turn off both engines, and open the hoods. Take out the red and black cables: the red clamp bites onto the positive terminal of your battery (the one with the + sign), and the other red clamp connects to the positive terminal of the rescue car. The black clamp first attaches to the negative terminal of the rescue car's battery, and the other black clamp should not connect to your battery! Just clamp it onto any exposed metal part of the car body. The key is the order must not be messed up: after connecting, let the rescue car start and rev the engine, wait two minutes, then try to start your own car. If it starts, don’t rush to disconnect, turn on the AC and headlights to charge for ten minutes before hitting the road. By the way, it’s a good idea to keep an emergency power pack in the glove box—it’s much more reliable than waiting for help in a pinch, especially in winter when batteries are particularly prone to failing.
As a female car owner, the worst fear is breaking down on the road. Don't panic when the battery dies. First, turn on the hazard lights and place the warning triangle, then use your phone to check the free jump-start service provided by your insurance company—many auto insurance policies include this. While waiting for assistance, remember to shift to neutral (N), engage the handbrake, and try turning off all electrical devices in the car. I once saw a neighbor forcefully push an automatic transmission car, which resulted in an 8,000 RMB transmission repair! If you must push-start the car, you have to shift to neutral (N), push it to over 30 km/h, and then abruptly shift to drive (D), but this carries significant risks and is not recommended. Newer electric vehicles are even more troublesome—if the auxiliary battery dies, you can't even open the charging port, leaving towing as the only option. During routine maintenance, pay attention to the battery's inspection window; if it turns white, it's time for a replacement—don't wait until it completely dies.
