How to Jump Start Your Car in Los Angeles
While we recommend professional jump start service for safety and convenience, here's a guide on how to jump start your car if you have the proper equipment and another vehicle available.
Step-by-Step Jump Start Guide
- Position Vehicles: Place both vehicles in Park or Neutral, turn off both engines, and engage parking brakes.
- Connect Positive Terminals: Attach red clamp to positive terminal of dead battery, then to positive terminal of good battery.
- Connect Negative Terminal: Attach black clamp to negative terminal of good battery, then to unpainted metal surface on dead vehicle (not the battery).
- Start Good Vehicle: Start the vehicle with the good battery and let it run for a few minutes.
- Attempt Start: Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it doesn't start, wait a few more minutes and try again.
- Remove Cables: Once started, remove cables in reverse order (black from dead vehicle, black from good vehicle, red from dead vehicle, red from good vehicle).
- Drive to Recharge: Drive the vehicle for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the alternator to recharge the battery.
Safety Precautions
- Never smoke near batteries
- Wear protective gloves and eyewear
- Don't jump start a cracked or leaking battery
- Ensure cables don't touch each other
- Read your vehicle's owner's manual for specific instructions
When to Call a Professional
Call a professional jump start service if:
- You don't have jumper cables or another vehicle
- The battery shows signs of damage
- Multiple attempts have failed
- You're in an unsafe location
- You're unsure about the procedure
Professional Jump Start Service
For professional jump start service in Los Angeles, call us at (323) 997-4496. We're available 24/7 to help you get back on the road quickly and safely.
