{"id":31430,"date":"2022-09-05T02:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T18:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/item\/jump-start-car"},"modified":"2023-05-03T16:38:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T08:38:27","slug":"jump-start-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/jump-start-car","title":{"rendered":"The Proper Way to Jump-Start Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Battery care is the last thing that goes through the mind of most car owners. Your car battery needs to be replaced at least every two years and its voltage needs to be checked from time to time to ensure optimal performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have ever been in a situation where it\u2019s difficult to start your engine, especially in the morning, this indicates that your battery\u2019s voltage might be too weak and it might need to be replaced. Worst case scenario, you may need to jump-start your car\u2019s battery to be able to start your engine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When jump-starting the battery, you are advised to practice the proper safety measures. Most car models sold in the market today use various electronic components in the car’s internal system. Any mistake can cause short circuits to important car components such as the transmission control unit (TCU) which would be dangerous for your car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things to Pay Attention to before You Jump-Start Your Car Battery<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are some things that you definitely need to pay attention to before you jump-start your car\u2019s battery, especially if you are doing this for the first time:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Refer to the car\u2019s user manual. Jump-starting is actually not recommended for some car models since they have a sensitive circuit;<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Do not jump-start a car battery that is rusty, cracked, damaged, and leaking;<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Do not jump-start a dry battery;<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. If you plan to jump-start your car battery by hooking it to another battery, make sure the voltage of the ‘donor’ car is the same or bigger than yours;<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Connect the alligator clip on the right place according to the right sequence;<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Make sure the ‘donor’ car battery is in good condition;<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Do not touch the car’s body or the alligator clip during the jump-start process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Read more: <\/b>Car Batteries: How to Extend the Lifespan & What are The Prices of Car Batteries in Malaysia<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    What You Need to Know before You Jump-Start a Car Battery<\/b><\/h2>\n

    In addition to that, you also need to know some basic things about your car battery before you attempt to jump-start it. Generally, car batteries are equipped with two terminals, namely the positive terminal and the negative terminal:<\/span><\/p>\n