{"id":2794,"date":"2021-01-01T04:56:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-01T12:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/?p=2794"},"modified":"2022-09-30T05:19:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T12:19:56","slug":"jumper-cables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/jumper-cables\/","title":{"rendered":"Jumper Cables [The Correct Order]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jumper cables are the cables that anybody can make use of, especially while starting any road vehicle when the battery of the vehicle is dead. You can connect the jumper cables to either another battery or another source of power, which makes it easy to jump-start the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct order when attaching the jumper cables is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Red clamp (positive) on the dead battery.<\/strong><\/li>
  2. Red clamp (positive) on the good battery.<\/strong><\/li>
  3. Black clamp (negative) on the good battery.<\/strong><\/li>
  4. Black clamp (negative) on the car frame of the dead battery.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    There are many cases when the person who is driving a car faces situations when the battery of the vehicle does not start at any cost. To avoid any further problems, it is advisable for every person to know in detail how to use the jumper cables. Also, it is necessary to make use of the best jumper cables to avoid sparking or short-circuiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For people who have a lot of experience in driving cars, using jumper cables is no big deal. In the blog below, there are some top tips that you can refer to using jumper cables the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The jumper cables are a blessing for people who have to drive a lot, as they help in recharging the dead batteries when there is no other help available. There are various steps that you have to follow for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 1: Opening the Hood of the Vehicle Carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    The first basic step that you have to follow is to check the location of the batteries of the car. Also, it is advisable to check the voltage measurement of the batteries, the donor, as well as the acceptor. Checking the voltage measurement is important because a higher voltage battery can damage the lower voltage battery after the interconnection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 2: Checking the Length of Jumper Cables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The second important step is to check the length of the jumper cables. The length of the cables has to be long enough so that it connects both the batteries perfectly. If this is not the case, then consider adjusting the batteries again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 3: Switching off the Cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The third step involves switching off all the electrical components, such as the radio or the lights inside the car. In other words, turn off the car and pull out the keys from both cars if using two cars. If using a battery jumper check out this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Switching off the components is important, as it makes sure that you can make use of the entire charge of the battery for running the car and no amount of charge gets wasted in any of the electrical components.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    In some cases when the car gets stuck in some dangerous areas, it is always advisable to switch on the emergency flashlights for safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 4: Preparing your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The next step is to make sure that you engage the emergency brakes of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 5: Preparing the Jumper Cables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The next step that you have to perform is to separate the jumper cables in such a manner that the two clamps are not in contact with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 6: Locating the Terminals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In the next step, you have to differentiate between the positive and the negative terminals of both batteries. Normally, the positive terminals have either a plus mark on them or a red plastic cover, while the negative terminals have either a minus mark on them or a black plastic cover. The color of the cover on wires is the indication of clamps on the jumper cables.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    While performing this step, it is advisable to have utmost care because if the identification goes wrong, then the connection of the wires will also go wrong, and ultimately there are chances of either sparking or short circuit or production of current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, while inspecting the terminals on the wire, if you observe that the battery is cold enough then do not even attempt to connect the jumper cables to them. If you still do, so there is a high chance that the battery might explode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 7: Attaching the Terminals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    After you inspect the positive and the negative terminals follow the step below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. First, attach the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery.<\/strong><\/li>
    2. Then attach the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery.<\/strong><\/li>
    3. Next, attach the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery.<\/strong><\/li>
    4. Last, attach the negative jumper cable to the car frame of the dead battery. <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      This video can give you some helpful tips to stay safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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