Where do you connect jumper cables on a battery?
The safest order to attach the jumper cables is as follows:
- Attach one red jumper cable clamp to the positive terminal on the dead battery.
- Attach the other end of the same cable, the second red jumper cable clamp, to the positive terminal on the working (live) car battery.
Where is the battery on a VW Beetle?
The 12V automotive battery is located next to the electrical fuse box and just behind the engine air filter box. Flip open the fabric cover on the old 12 volt battery.
Where do the jumper cables go on a car battery?
Just set the jump starter in a secure place. It’s important to connect the jumper cables to the correct battery terminals. The red connector clamp will connect to the positive battery terminal/post and the black connector clamp will connect to the negative battery terminal/post.
What should I do when I hook up a jumper cable?
You should hear the engine shut down and can test the radio to see that it doesn’t have any power running to it. Also take the key out of the car with the dead battery so it can’t start up when the jumper cables are attached. Doing this protects both engines from power surges and reduces the risk of electrical shock.
How do you jump start a dead car battery?
Connect one red clamp to the positive terminal of the dead car battery. This is denoted by a circled (+).Connect the other end of the red clamp to the positive terminal of the working vehicle. Connect a black clamp to the negative terminal of the working vehicle. This is denoted by a negative (‘-‘) symbol.
Where does the Black clamp go on a car battery?
Retrieve the black clamp and bring it back to the live battery. The black clamp fits directly on the “-” terminal on the battery. As long as it doesn’t touch the “+” terminal or red clamp, you will be fine. If you attach a clamp incorrectly, stop before you start the cars.