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gmagic911x
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Feb 13, 2014, 7:59 PM

Post #1 of 3 (1338 views)
Jump Start Mystery Sign In

Tried to jump start a 2001 Jeep Liberty with 2014 Mazda CX-5. Couldn't start it, only heard relay clicking. Was able to successfully jump start the Jeep with a 2012 Nissan Versa. Why wouldn't the Mazda jump start the Jeep.


Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 14, 2014, 1:22 AM

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Re: Jump Start Mystery Sign In

Chances are you simply got a better connection with one vs the other. Pro grade booster cables cost a fortune so bad most places don't even have them on hand - hundred$$. Just saw some junk set for under $10 so that's an issue.


Aside from that it's much better NOT to use other vehicles but rather a jumper box then immediately charge the victim car's battery with a charger and test it out and all connections along with its charging system,


T



(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Feb 14, 2014, 1:23 AM)


Hammer Time
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Feb 14, 2014, 3:01 AM

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Yes, as Tom advised, it is very risky using a car to jump start these days. You can do thousands of dollars in damage to the donor car very easily.



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