How to start an engine with another car’s battery?
Here is my checklist.
© A. Kobzar, 2014.
Voltage 12V=12V CHECK Similarity of mAh CHECK Cable fits car types CHECK Cars touch NO Gear NEUTRAL ON BOTH Handbrake ENGAGED ON BOTH Electric consumption OFF ON BOTH Connect in this sequence: 1. RED: Recepient's Plus 2. RED: Donor's Plus 3. BLACK: Donor's Minus (Earth Screw) 4. BLACK: Recipient's Minus (Earth Screw) Donor's engine START Let running X MINS Recipient's engine START Let running X MINS Donor's engine STOP Disconnect cables in reverse order