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Old 12-10-2009, 11:58 AM   #9
Looney Tunes
 
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT ABM auto
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Warrenton VA
Posts: 97
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Originally Posted by Rockin the BlueSS View Post

It is very important that when you jump a car you have your engine OFF.
if you connect your car to his and let the engine run a little (will add charge to his battery but slowly) then turn your car off, then have the other person start their car.

if your engine is running the alternator is making enough electricity to charge your bat and supply the elec. system if you try to start the other car the alternator has to try and charge your bat run the elec. system and start the other car spiking the diodes...
Great info. Learn something new everyday.
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