Chevrolet 2000 Manual

A SERVICE OF

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8. Now connect the

black negative (

-) cable

to the good battery’s

negative (-) terminal.

Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next

step. The other end of the negative (

-) cable doesn’t go

to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal

engine part on the engine of the vehicle with the

dead battery.

9. Attach the cable at least

18 inches (45 cm) away

from the dead battery,

but not near engine parts

that move. The electrical

connection is just as

good there, but the

chance of sparks

getting back to the

battery is much less.

10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run

the engine for a while.

11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.

If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably

needs service.

12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent

electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch

each other or any other metal.