What to Do When Your Car Battery Dies and Won't Start?
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Locate the battery positions and the positive and negative terminals of both cars. First, connect the positive terminals of both cars with the red cable, then connect the negative terminals with the black cable. Press the clutch and release the handbrake. Put the gear in 1st or 2nd, keep the clutch pressed, and start pushing the car. When the speed reaches 5 km/h, release the clutch and press the accelerator. Simply attach the charger clips to the battery terminals and press the switch on the power bank. Prepare a tow rope and securely fasten the front and rear of both cars. Before starting, make sure to establish clear communication signals.
Last time I returned from a business trip, I found my car battery completely dead and couldn't start the engine, which was really frustrating. I immediately contacted a friend to help jump-start it: position another car close but not touching, first attach the red clamp to both batteries' positive terminals, then attach the black clamp to the rescue car's negative terminal and finally to a metal part of my car's engine. Start the rescue car and let the engine idle for a few minutes, then try to start mine. If successful, drive around for half an hour to let the alternator recharge the battery. If jump-starting fails, roadside assistance must be called. Usually, I make sure to turn off lights and the radio to avoid draining the battery by forgetting, and I check the battery's health annually. It's advisable to keep a portable charger in the trunk for such situations so you can charge it yourself. Remember to wear gloves during the operation to prevent sparks—safety first. This experience taught me the importance of battery maintenance; don't wait until there's a problem to regret it.
