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brian68rs · 11-20-2012, 04:10 PM

Has anyone had an issue with trying to jump or charge the battery from the + post under the hood? I have tried several times, and have had no luck, but if I go directly to the battery it works just as it should. Am I missing something here, isnt that the purpose of the post so that you dont need to get into the trunk? I hook the negative to the lug on the cylinder head.

caligrown562 · 11-20-2012, 05:42 PM

their is a post for the negative cable on the inside of the fender next to positive one. it is a little rod sticking out. try that one since you might not be getting a good ground on the head....

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-21-2012, 10:42 AM

brian68rs,

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.

2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.

3. Set the parking brake firmly. Vehicles with an automatic transmission should be in P (Park).

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and switch off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed.

5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start positive (+) post (A).

6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery (B).

7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the good battery (C).

8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) post (D).

9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes.

10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.

These are all steps in the owner’s manual beginning on page 10-89.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Devilstrip12 · 01-02-2013, 11:39 AM

I gave jump start to another car yesterday and when i turn my camaro on today the check engine light was on, is there a way to reset it or do i have to get it checked out? thanks

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-02-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilstrip12

I gave jump start to another car yesterday and when i turn my camaro on today the check engine light was on, is there a way to reset it or do i have to get it checked out? thanks

You may want to take it to the dealership to run the codes in order to see what the malfunction was.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

11-20-2012, 04:10 PM	#1
brian68rs Drives: 1968 RS 2011 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: north dakota Posts: 18	jump starting car Has anyone had an issue with trying to jump or charge the battery from the + post under the hood? I have tried several times, and have had no luck, but if I go directly to the battery it works just as it should. Am I missing something here, isnt that the purpose of the post so that you dont need to get into the trunk? I hook the negative to the lug on the cylinder head.

11-21-2012, 10:42 AM	#3
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	brian68rs, 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly. Vehicles with an automatic transmission should be in P (Park). 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and switch off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start positive (+) post (A). 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery (B). 7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the good battery (C). 8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) post (D). 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes. 10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. These are all steps in the owner’s manual beginning on page 10-89. Brandon Chevrolet Customer Service __________________ For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

11-20-2012, 05:42 PM	#2
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	their is a post for the negative cable on the inside of the fender next to positive one. it is a little rod sticking out. try that one since you might not be getting a good ground on the head....

01-02-2013, 11:39 AM	#4
Devilstrip12 Drives: 2011 1LT RS imperial blue camaro Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 107	I gave jump start to another car yesterday and when i turn my camaro on today the check engine light was on, is there a way to reset it or do i have to get it checked out? thanks