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March 31st, 2021 04:37 PM #1
Hi, would like to ask if i should start first start the car then attach the clamps? or attach them first and start later? Sorry total noob here when it comes to car electronics.
TIA.
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March 31st, 2021 06:08 PM #2You should attached the clamps first before starting the car. If you're using cigarette lighter port, this may not have enough power to start the car, worse you may overload it.
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March 31st, 2021 06:11 PM #3
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March 31st, 2021 06:42 PM #4
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March 31st, 2021 08:00 PM #5if one clamps on the clamps onto an already-running engine,
a strong spark might startle you into doing something that you shouldn't do.
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March 31st, 2021 08:09 PM #6
On jump cables, heres what I'd do:
1. + discharged to + support
2. - support to - discharged or body ground to body ground.
This ensures that the battery sensor is not bridged.
3. Start & fast idle support vehicle
4. Start discharged car
5. Before disconnecting jumpers, turn on lights, rear defroster, highest A/C for 10sec to prevent voltage surge
6. Remove in this order:support ground, discharge ground, support +, discharged +
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March 31st, 2021 08:22 PM #7sometimes,
a basic car has its advantages over an intelligent car.
heh heh.
my car's battery died,
because i left the ignition on for a few days.
i recharged it using my small basic car battery charger, so's i can start it and drive to the battery store. the charger's meter initially said i was putting in only 4 amperes.
i feared the worst, as it's over three years old.
but it started, after some hesitation.
the store guy there tested the battery. "ok pa sir. i-skyway nyo lang."
Resurrection!
Easter came early to me.
heh heh.
OT.Last edited by dr. d; March 31st, 2021 at 08:30 PM.
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March 31st, 2021 10:37 PM #8
Thank you for all your inputs
What i meant are those 12 V sockets that can be directly clamped to the battery. I bought an Elevo tire Air Pump but it blew the fuse of our Forty's rear 12 V socket, don't wanna blow off the other sockets so I bought a 12 V socket that can be clamped directly to the battery terminals.
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March 31st, 2021 10:54 PM #10hey!
that happened to me, too.
with the ignition at ACC, i plugged my elevo tire inflator into my innova's cigarette lighter socket.
it also blew my fuse.
i have no explanation.
since then, i insert the plug into it, before i turn the key. but only for the inflator. for my electronic gadgets (cellphone charger, etc), i still plug and unplug with wanton abandon, with the car running.
and in case the fuse blows again, "minarkahan ko na yung fuse, so's i may replace it easily."
heh heh.Last edited by dr. d; March 31st, 2021 at 10:57 PM.