What to Do When the Battery Is Dead and the Car Won't Start?

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CarolineLee
07/29/25 4:11pm
When the battery is dead and the car won't start, you can use the push-start method or the jump-start method. If the car battery dies on the road and the car won't start, the first method is to push the car to help it start. At this time, the road condition is very important. If it happens to be a downhill slope, pushing the car will become much easier and the car will start more smoothly. First, press the clutch, shift into gear, and when reaching a certain speed, ignite while giving gas. Once the engine starts, quickly press the clutch pedal while controlling the throttle to prevent the engine from stalling, then slowly stop the car. The jump-start method involves finding a vehicle that can start normally, positioning the two cars front to front, opening the hood, and using jumper cables—positive to positive, negative to negative. Then, the stalled vehicle can start normally by igniting.
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