Jump Start A Car

If your car won’t jump-start, we have the steps that Elizabeth drivers can take on how to properly jump-start a car from start to finish. And if you’re still having problems after reading this guide, we highly recommend reaching out to our service center for help with your vehicle. Let’s get started!

The Proper Way to Jump-Start a Car

It’s not difficult to jump-start a car battery, and it’s the first step to getting your vehicle back on track. You’ll need at least two people, another vehicle, and the proper jumper cables for the steps below to work. Here’s the proper way to jump-start a car:

1. Have both vehicles facing each other from the front for easy connecting. Most vehicles have their given battery in the engine area, but some foreign cars have the battery in the trunk. Just make sure both vehicles have easy access to each other’s batteries. Once both vehicles are parked, turn both off and set each vehicle’s parking brakes so that they’re secure as you’re working.
2. Access each battery. You may need to remove a plastic hood to expose a given battery terminal.
3. Find the positive and negative battery terminals for each vehicle. Make sure each is clean and free of any corrosion or dirt.
4. Ready your jump-start cables, making sure to separate the red ends from the black ends. If these ever touch, they could cause a spark. Next, connect the red clamp to the positive post on the dead battery.
5. As you’re uncoiling the battery cable, hook the other red clamp to the positive terminal of the battery with the charge.
6. Connect the black clamp to the negative post on the good battery.
7. Connect the other black clamp to a grounded, unpainted metal surface on your car’s frame.
8. After everything is securely hooked up, start the engine on the vehicle with the good battery charge. Let the car with the good battery run for a bit before starting the other vehicle’s engine. After a few minutes, start your vehicle’s engine back up.
9. Once your vehicle is successfully running, carefully remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were placed on while keeping the other vehicle running.
10. Always keep the engine running on the restarted vehicle for at least ten minutes so that the battery doesn’t die right away again, Your battery needs to recharge, so we recommend giving it a good 30-minute drive, generally speaking. Consult your driver’s manual for more specific information for when you jump-start your car battery.

This process is a general bandaid for your car’s battery, and if your battery is running out consistently, you’re probably due for a new car battery. If your car still won’t jump-start after this process, we highly recommend reaching out to our jump-start car service to help you take care of your vehicle. Your battery is likely dead, and our team can help you get back on the road quickly and professionally.

More Car Battery Tips & Tricks for Elizabeth Drivers

If your car won’t start, there could be a few other factors at play:

1. If you’re trying to start your car and all you’re hearing is a clicking noise, your starter is probably the reason. This part will need to be replaced.
2. If your car’s electrical systems turn on, but your engine doesn’t, the issue could be the ignition switch, the starter, or something like a fuse. It’s best to bring in your vehicle so we can help determine what’s the cause.
3. Again, we recommend keeping your engine running for some time after you jump-start a car battery. Your battery needs time to recharge after it’s been completely drained. Some batteries can hold a charge for quite a while after being jumped, usually newer or batteries in better shape. A possible remedy is a battery trickle charger. Often though, the main problem is that you need a new battery, because your current battery is old or worn out.

Choose Bowser Subaru for Jump-Start Battery Service

You know how to properly jump-start a car battery, but we also have plenty of other tips when it comes to your vehicle’s maintenance. Learn more with us as you’re browsing our service specials . We offer friendly and professional service for South Park drivers and beyond. Contact our service team today to have all of your questions answered!