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If the battery is dead and cannot be charged

Tiny
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  • 2005 FORD MUSTANG
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If the battery is dead and cannot be charged. Can I still start the car via a jumpstart from another vehicle. That would simplify getting it to the garage for a new battery. Thanks very much. I haven't tried it yet but wonder what you think.
Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 7:27 PM

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Tiny
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Yes you can but you wear out the alternator the longer you delay
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 7:32 PM
Tiny
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Connect POS to BATT POS NEG to engine
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 8:28 PM

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