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Initiate Jump Start and Start Engine

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What happens here

With both clamps securely connected to the vehicle, locate and press the power or activation button on the Milwaukee M18 HOTSHOT Compact Portable Jump Starter. The device's display will show the current voltage (e.g., '13.6V'), indicating it is active and supplying power to the vehicle's electrical system. Once activated, proceed to attempt starting the vehicle's engine. If the engine cranks but does not start immediately, wait for approximately 60 seconds to allow the vehicle's battery to absorb some charge from the jump starter before making another attempt. It is crucial to avoid cranking the engine for more than 5-10 seconds at a time to prevent overheating and potentially damaging the starter motor. The video depicts the engine starting successfully after the jump starter is activated.

Goal: Provide power to the vehicle's battery and start the engine.

Tools and materials

  • Vehicle with dead battery Alfa Romeo — The car requiring a jump start