How To Jump Start a Dead Battery

Video tutorial on how to jump start a vehicle with a dead battery by Dave's Complete Auto Service in Centerville and Layton, Utah.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• jump
• start
• car
• dead
• battery
• vehicle
• maintenance
• automotive
• auto
• tutorial
• tips

[cody10905]

The reason ppl do not connect the negative cable to the negative post is simple bc a dead battery produces hydrogen gas which is HIGHLY explosive And has been known to kill ppl over a simple jumpstart That's why the connect to a ground AWAY FROM THE BATTERY to prevent this from happening.  Research this I learned this automotive school and am certified in electrical. IN FACT THIS VIDEO IS WRONG THIS IS NOT THE PROPER WAY TO THIS. Don't believe it ask the deale

[SILVERADO06SS1]

@The240Project gotcha thx buddy!!

[The240Project]

@SILVERADO06SS1 in the car with the good battery its fine just to hook up the cable to the terminal on the battery, not a lot of risk their. but for the car with the dead battery you just need to find a chunk of metal that you can attach the cable to as far away from the battery as possible. so the remote terminal is fine. good question :)

[SILVERADO06SS1]

@The240Project hey what about the REMOTE terminals alot of these newer cars have can u use those in the car with the GOOD battery and also can u use those in the car with the BAD battery?????

[SILVERADO06SS1]

@The240Project O i see thx 4 da info!!!

[The240Project]

@SILVERADO06SS1 this is so you don't create a spark between the two cables igniting the gas inside the battery.. if this happens and you are near it while it explodes it, needless to say, wont be a very fun experience. it is sometimes hard to find a good ground you can get too on some new cars though, so the terminal is always a final resort.

[SILVERADO06SS1]

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE PUT THE NEGATIVE CABLE TO A METAL PART OF THE CAR WITH THE BAD BATTERY RATHER THAN TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL ITSELF?????????????????

[OttovonEarth]

And this video was from the enterprise which should know something about vehicles... Even a simple basic thing seems to be too tricky.

How about a career change.. I'd recommend a liquor store or a bar for party animals

[Placer]

either look for the markings or of they aren't visible ,the positive is always hot/red and carries the thicker insulation. Should also hv the thicker post.

[sailermatt]

@yurion88 Green is the negative or ground. It is just as normal as black.