What to Do When the Car Won't Start Due to a Dead Battery?
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Solutions are as follows: 1. Push-start or tow-start: If assistance is available, you can use the tow-start or push-start method. Specifically, get into the car, shift into second gear, and press the clutch without releasing it. Once the pushers get the car moving, release the clutch and give some gas to start the engine. If towing, the method is the same, but be sure to maintain a safe distance between vehicles. 2. Use jumper cables: Borrow power from another vehicle's battery. The specific method is: Prepare two relatively thick cables (usually red and black if purchased from the market). Connect one end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the charged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Connect one end of the black cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery and the other end to a metal part of the charged vehicle.
Last time after camping, the car just wouldn't start, making clicking noises when trying to ignite. My first reaction was to call a friend to come over for a jump start. Prepare red and black jumper cables, connecting positive to positive and negative to the metal part of the car frame. Keep the two cars apart during the jump start, start the rescue car and maintain it at 2000 RPM before trying to ignite the stalled car. After successfully starting, head straight to the repair shop. The mechanic said signs of a battery reaching the end of its life include slower starts and dimming headlights. For daily prevention, remember to turn off the AC and unplug car chargers after turning off the engine, especially in winter when parking for no more than two weeks. It's safest to always keep an emergency jump starter in the trunk; choosing one with a tire pressure monitoring function can also conveniently check tire status.
