Step 2 of 3 · Jump-Start a Dead Car Battery Safely
Start and disconnect reverse
Start and disconnect reverse — step 2 of 3 in Jump-Start a Dead Car Battery Safely. Start donor, wait 2 min. Start dead car. If fails, wait 5 min retry once. Remove: black dead, black donor, red donor, red dead.
Free auto & mechanics tip: Start and disconnect reverse (step 2 of 3 from "Jump-Start a Dead Car Battery Safely").
Start donor, wait 2 min. Start dead car. If fails, wait 5 min retry once.
Remove: black dead, black donor, red donor, red dead. Drive dead car 20 min highway if possible.
Pro tip: Corroded terminals — wiggle clamps for contact, don't touch both cars at once.
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