Jump start query

[Adam1303]

Hello
1st timer in need of some v basic advice!

The battery is dead on my c180 2004. When previously jump starting cars I have done direct from negative to negative terminal and positive to positive terminal.

I now understand the negative should go onto a negative ‘contact’ (away from the battery rather than directly on it) and am trying to locate this. On the attached photo I believe it to be the area circled in blue am after a second opinion. The area circled black is the battery terminal.

If anyone is able to confirm.

thanks in advance.

adam

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome

Yes that will work for jump starting

 

[LostKiwi]

Anywhere metal on the engine will also do and is arguably better as the bulk of the current will go the the starter motor which earth's through the engine.

 

[Dean Fletcher]

Buy a new battery that's what I did

 

[Wighty]

Also the cars manual always gives the jump start procedure

 

[Blobcat]

Also the cars manual always gives the jump start procedure

What if it’s an automatic?

 

[Wighty]

What if it’s an automatic?

Guess if nobody ever reads the “manual “ we’ll never know

 

[sonic]

Rather than jump start you would be better to charge the battery. 60 odd amps straight into a dead battery will really shorten its life.

 

[Adam1303]

Thanks for the helpful replies. Jumped without issue.