What does it mean when you have to keep jump-starting your car?
The most common reason a car might need to be jump started is a weak or dead car battery. This is what most drivers run into, especially in cold weather. Other problems that could require a jump start are malfunctions in the starter or alternator, dirty spark plugs, and clogged fuel lines.
Can a car jump start a motorcycle?
Using a car battery to jump start a motorcycle isn’t typical or ideal, but it can help get you home or to a mechanic in a pinch. You will risk damaging the battery and/or the bike’s electrical system because car batteries have much higher amperage (electrical current strength) than a motorcycle battery.
Is the BMW K1100LT still a good bike?
So 94 to 97 are pretty much the same. If you get a really good deal on a 93, don’t fret. It’s still a fantastic bike. 450 watts will run pretty much all your electrical needs if you ride solo. K1100LT with low miles can be found for 5 grand or less. You won’t be sorry. I have a 93 K1100LT. Bought it in 2000 with 30K miles – just broken in.
What to do if your BMW battery is flat?
If the car’s own battery is flat, your BMW’s engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle’s battery. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle.
Why is MY BMW not starting after jumping it?
Once you do get it started, you will need to drive it for 15 min or so to get the battery charged. If it is clicking then it is still trying, it just isn’t getting enough juice through the solenoid to turn the starter. Chances are your battery is just THAT freaking dead.
Is it possible to jump start a BMW 3er?
Sure you can jump start a BMW. I jumped my wife’s 3er from my MINI not that long ago. The clicking sound generally means the battery doesn’t have enough charge to get the starter going. BTW: if you need to replace the battery, don’t do it through a dealer.
So 94 to 97 are pretty much the same. If you get a really good deal on a 93, don’t fret. It’s still a fantastic bike. 450 watts will run pretty much all your electrical needs if you ride solo. K1100LT with low miles can be found for 5 grand or less. You won’t be sorry. I have a 93 K1100LT. Bought it in 2000 with 30K miles – just broken in.
Is it possible to jump start a BMW?
Sure you can jump start a BMW. I jumped my wife’s 3er from my MINI not that long ago. The clicking sound generally means the battery doesn’t have enough charge to get the starter going. BTW: if you need to replace the battery, don’t do it through a dealer. You’ll pay way too much. I replaced my wife’s battery myself for about $150.
Why does a car battery not start after jumping?
Inexpensive jumper cables that are not thick enough to carry sufficient current won’t perform to the level you expect, and your car won’t start after a jump. Cables that are too long have more internal resistance, and they may not transfer enough of the donor battery’s power to your car.
How do you jump start a dead car battery?
In order to properly jump-start a car you will need to create a circuit that carries the current from the live battery over to the dead one. In order to do this successfully the cables should be connected in this exact order: Connect one end of the red (positive) jumper cable to the red (+) positive post of the dead car battery.