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1978 Toyota Landcruiser jump starting newer vehicles

Tiny
RICHARD EVERETT
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1978 Toyota Landcruiser

Sirs; I am facility manager at our local health clinic. I frequently get asked to jump start vehicles. What is the risk involved in jump starting newer cars. I am worried about liability. I am aware of hooking up positive first, negative to engine block. Sometimes my helpers perform this task. What is your opinion on this? Thanks very much! Rick
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008 AT 2:10 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there.

There is always a risk of spiking a ECU and doing some damage, If you must do this you can purchase jumper cables with a surge protector built in, this will eliminate any problem with surge and will also protect for an incorrect connection Neg to Pos.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008 AT 5:18 PM

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