We expect to ruffle some feathers here because this topic has caused a stir in the past, whether on this blog, in the forums or in email exchanges. At the end of the day, this topic is really simple – assuming we’re dealing with a negative grounded vehicle (virtually all modern passenger vehicles), the negative lead from your battery charger or jump starter should always be connected to a proper chassis or engine ground.
That’s it. Full stop.
“I drive a 2021 Honda Insight touring model hybrid. I have had multiple times when I have had problems getting my car started, as Honda did not provide an adequate 12 Volt battery. After calling the Honda support line, I asked the tech that showed up to jump start my
“I do mechanical work on everything from lawn and garden equipment up to big rigs. One of my customers called me one night, reporting trouble with their tractor. After having just been shut down, it was not able to be restarted. Knowing the problem before leaving to get to their
“I have been a Roadside Assistance Tech for the last 7 years. I started with the blue box (JNC660) and then added the Truck PAC ES6000 to my arsenal. After more than 5000 jumps, I still use Clore jump starters. I’ve said no to selling my boxes many times, as
Here’s a great tip on something to watch for when working on Allison-equipped Chevrolet HD trucks. This one had Travis from Wisconsin pulling his hair out, going back over every step multiple times, wondering why he was not finding the root cause of the problem. Then, he realized a key
Ever wonder about the safety of working on EVs and where/when you will encounter dangerous high voltage components? Here’s a short, but great, piece by Robert in New York that addresses one specific aspect of this safety question: how quickly does high voltage power dissipate in an EV after the
Here’s another great case study by Bob in Massachusetts. This time, he was called in to help with a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was experiencing intermittent crank/no start episodes. It also had many of the typical ingredients found in these cases: vehicle was worked on by several other shops, also
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