5-6
8. Now connect the
black negative (
-
) cable
to the good battery’s
negative (
-
) terminal.
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.
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 a while.
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.
