How to Jump Start a Dead Car

One thing that a lot of people don't know how to do is jump starting a car with a dead battery. Everyone should keep a pair of jumper cables in their car.

Step 1
Connect the black ends to the Negative post on the batteries for both cars. On most cars it is black and labeled with a - symbol.

Step 2
Connect the red (yellow on mine) ends to the positive posts on the batteries for both cars. Almost always red with a + symbol.

Step 3

Start the car with a good battery. Turn off the radio, lights, anything electronic. Attempt to start the dead car. If it is slow to turn over, wait a bit for the dead battery to charge off the running car.

Step 4

Disconnect. Then either let the car sit for a little while (10-20 minutes) if you aren't driving it immediately. This will allow the alternator to charge the battery.

WARNING DO NOT EVER LET THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE ENDS OF THE CABLE TOUCH WHEN CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY AT THE OTHER END. BAD THINGS HAPPEN!!!