What to Do When the Car Battery Dies and the Engine Won't Start?

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DeVivian
07/29/25 2:51pm
Solutions for a dead car battery that prevents the engine from starting: 1. Push-start: First, press the clutch and engage the gear. Use the pushing force to get the car to a certain speed. Once the speed is reached, try to start the engine while giving it some gas. As soon as the engine starts, quickly press the clutch pedal and control the throttle to prevent the engine from stalling. This method can successfully start the car. 2. Jump-start: Find another car with a working battery. Open the hoods of both cars, take out the jumper cables, and connect positive to positive and negative to negative. This will allow the car to start.
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