When removing battery cables which one comes off first?
When disconnecting the cables from the old battery, disconnect the negative first, then the positive. Connect the new battery in the reverse order, positive then negative.”
Why do you remove negative battery cable first?
Negative first It’s important to disconnect the negative side of the battery first, otherwise you can cause an electrical short if the positive is removed first.
Does the order of jumper cables matter?
It is important to connect the cables in that order, and it is safest to connect the negative (black) clamp as far from the battery as possible, in order to reduce the risk of sparking that could cause a fire or explosion.
What happens if I hook battery cables up backwards?
Battery to Battery When the battery cables are hooked up with the negative to the positive and positive to the negative terminals, the battery can explode. A battery charger that is being used to charge a dead battery will be damaged if the positive and negative cables are hooked up incorrectly.
What happens when a car battery is put in backwards?
Car Battery put in Backwards. Car designers realize the battery will be reverse installed sometimes by accident, so they take measures to limit the damage when it happens. The most likely things that are damaged in this situation are the fuses and fusible links, and sometimes the alternator. All are easily replaced.
What happens if you connect the jumper cable backwards?
Car owners may accidentally connect the jumper cables in reverse order or install the battery backward, which causes the vehicle to no longer start. The purpose of this troubleshooting guide is to help answer the following questions: Hooked battery up backward now car won’t start.
What happens when a battery is hooked up to a negative terminal?
When the battery cables are hooked up with the negative to the positive and positive to the negative terminals, the battery can explode.