Battery Jump Start San Diego

If Car Engine Does Not Start When Jump Starting, This Is Why:

• Not enough power form a donor vehicle.

This usually happens to cars with diesel engines. Big pickup trucks like Chevy Silverado heavy duty and Ford F-350, normally carry two batteries with at least 650 CCA ( cold cranking amps) each. It is possible to jump start these type of vehicles with small car and jumper cables, but it would take up to 30 min of rev the engine and charging car batteries before attempting to start.

• Corroded battery terminals and loose connectors often is at fault. 

Even the battery is fully charged, the car would not start when turning the key. When trying to start a car with bad battery connectors (battery clamps) suddenly power disappears and starter would not kick in. Check car battery terminal connectors for oxidation. Check battery clamps to make sure they are tight and not sparking when attempting to start the car.

• Anti theft security system is engaged and is preventing vehicle from starting. 

In this case you will have to close all doors and trunk lid and perform lock / unlock procedure with your key fob. In case you don't have a remote for your alarm - locking and unlocking driver door from outside with the key will disarm factory alarm in most models. 

• Car not starting problem is not the battery fault.

 There are other breakdowns that may feel like dead battery, but it is not. Failed starter if very often misdiagnosed as bad battery. If when turning ignition key there is no sound or just sudden click and your lights in the car are not dim or do not dim when you try to start. It is most likely your car starter have failed. In this case you need to tow the vehicle. There is no other way to start the engine. 

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