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Matt, Engineer
Category: Jaguar
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Experience: Mechanical Engineer with 20 years experience in the auto industry, 8 yrs in formula 1 engine testing
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I'd start by charging the battery you should be able to do this via the cigarette lighter / accessory socket - you'll need the appropriate attachment but car accessory shops sell these-
Alternatively if you can't get into the car/ boot the other way to do this is jack the car up so you can get under the front.
Then locate the starter motor and the large power cable that runs to it - connect the positive battery charger lead to this terminal
then connect the charger negative lead to the metal of the engine block
This should complete the charging circuit and get some power into the battery allowing you into the car
I'd start by charging the battery you should be able to do this via the cigarette lighter / accessory socket - you'll need the appropriate attachment but car accessory shops sell these-
Alternatively if you can't get into the car/ boot the other way to do this is jack the car up so you can get under the front.
Then locate the starter motor and the large power cable that runs to it - connect the positive battery charger lead to this terminal
then connect the charger negative lead to the metal of the engine block
This should complete the charging circuit and get some power into the battery allowing you into the car
Matt, Engineer
Category: Jaguar
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