Jumping a car's battery using cables may seem straightforward, but if you mess up any steps, it could lead to damage to your ...

Install the disconnect switch on the positive battery cable: Construction equipment and over-the-road trucks often use this design. A concern with positive-side kill switches is the same as when ...

Brush away any dirt or gunk from the posts, because you'll need to create as clean and solid connection as you can. First, connect one end of the red clamp to the positive post on the dead battery.