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My 2010 Hyundai Elantra won't start without a jump
How much do you drive it? It takes a while to charge from being totally dead, but batteries don't like to go dead, so by now, you may need a new battery.
One thing to be aware of is that the ...
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Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
That is correct, you cannot rely on chassis electrical continuity anymore.
The main reason is the widespread use of aluminum body panels. If aluminum contacts steel, galvanic corrosion results. ...
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Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
The question was "Do automotive manufacturers plan for this sort of jump start as part of their requirements?"
And the answer is: yes. Every car I've ever owned has a section about jump ...
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Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
Might be getting mixed up between jump starting and battery charging.
With battery charging, there's obviously a charger connected somewhere. And during charging, the battery will give off explosive ...
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Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
On many vehicles, where the battery is not in the engine compartment, specific jump start terminals are provided; so you don't have to dig around under the rear seat or in the boot [trunk].
This is ...
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Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
Compare the circuits formed by the two alternatives:
positive jumper cable - positive recipient battery terminal - starter relay - starter windings - engine block - chassis - battery ground cable - ...
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Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
If you examine your car or any other vehicle, try tracing battery ground cables. Most, if not all, battery ground connects to the chassis nearby, Chassis has a ground cable to engine block. From your ...
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Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
The question says
mechanical connections and grounding wires are rarely designed for the high amperage
The ground cable goes directly (and only) to the frame in this picture
Image from Quora
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