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Don't let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative cable doesn't go
to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted
metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the
dead battery.
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8. Now connect the
-
black negative (
)
cable to the
good battery's
-
negative (
) terminal.
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The electrical connection is just as good
there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for awhile.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won't start after a few tries, make sure all
connections are good. If it still won't start, it
probably needs service.
12. Use the following procedure to remove the jumper
cables. Take care that they don't touch each other or
any other metal.
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