Quick and simple instructions on using a car battery charger.

I am sure everyone at one time or the other has left the head lights or some other electrical device on and drained your car battery. You may not need to run out and purchase a new battery. A car battery charger can save the day. They are relatively simple to use and operate. Just follow these simple steps and soon your car will back to normal.

1) First, remove the battery cables from the terminal posts. Remember to remove the (-) negative cable first. (This cable is usually black) and then the (+) positive cable. Don’t forget that all your stereo settings will probably be lost when the power is cut off.

2) Now you are ready to hook up the car battery charger to your car. But first, read the owner’s manual and insure that the model charger you are using is suitable for your car. Now, hook the (+) positive cable (red) to the positive terminal and then the (-) negative cable (black) to the negative terminal.

3) Now plug in your car battery charger and switch it on. Al light or some other indicator should turn on. (Consult your owner’s manual)

4) Wait for another indicator to come on to show that the charge is complete. Remove the cables starting with the (-) negative cable (black) first and reconnect your battery.

If your car still fails to crank up, you may have to purchase a new battery or there may be a more serious problem.

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» left by Dave (3 years 117 days ago.)

This article sucks!
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» left by Anonymous (3 years 99 days ago.)
Great info, just ignore that other comment.
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» left by Anonymous (3 years 90 days ago.)

This article does suck. Here's a similar one on how to change your oil. Step 1, drain oil. Step 2, change filter. Step 3, fill oil. Wow, with instructions this simple I can do anything!
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» left by kel from ohio (3 years 61 days ago.)

check the battery terminals and posts for corosion, if any, clean them off w/ wire brush. Take your charger, hook the black up first then the red, as stated above, then turn on the charger, and let it charge. Once charged you can unhook the charger. To check and see if you have an alternator problem, you can ( once charger is unhooked) start your car and unhook the black cable from your battery, 2-3 seconds is long enough. If the car keeps running, the alternator is good.
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» left by kel from ohio (3 years 61 days ago.)

Also, Coca Cola will clean terminals if you don't have a wire brush. If you are having problems with batteries dying on you, you might have a short in the wiring, or a ground problem. Some times buying new terminal cables helps.
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» left by Anonymous (2 years 105 days ago.)

saved the day , for a simple man like me

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» left by Neal from jfnlejng (1 year 350 days ago.)

Thanks i found this article helpful
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» left by Ben from Ohio (1 year 11 days ago.)

this article is fine, don't see why people are complaining. Unless you dont know what a car battery is or something...

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» left by Anonymous (214 days 5 hours ago.)

You failed to provide safety precautions.

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