Using the G70 to jumpstart another vehicle

[LightningMcStig]

Anyone done it? I know we've got the remote posts up in the engine...just curious if anyone has ever utilized their car to jump another. I imagine that the concept is the same as hooking it up to a vehicle with the battery in the engine compartment.

 

[tarhoosier]

With that wimpy clip in the fuse area for the positive connection I wonder how critical it is to follow the Hot>Hot, Neg>Ground connection pattern.

 

[LightningMcStig]

With that wimpy clip in the fuse area for the positive connection I wonder how critical it is to follow the Hot>Hot, Neg>Ground connection pattern.

Is it bad that I'm half tempted to gut the trunk and connect it back there? Haha.

 

[Ernie3647]

Be aware that "jumping out" cars these days is not highly recommended. As the cars become more complex like ours the possibilities of component damage increases. Best to invest in a portable booster which are very popular and fairly inexpensive now. That's what I did.

 

[mrcleeaan]

I did it once from the trunk not knowing how to do it from the front.

 

[joschneider]

Be aware that "jumping out" cars these days is not highly recommended. As the cars become more complex like ours the possibilities of component damage increases. Best to invest in a portable booster which are very popular and fairly inexpensive now. That's what I did.

got one you would recommend?

 

[LightningMcStig]

Ye

Be aware that "jumping out" cars these days is not highly recommended. As the cars become more complex like ours the possibilities of component damage increases. Best to invest in a portable booster which are very popular and fairly inexpensive now. That's what I did.

Yeah, I’ve got a portable booster but I think the battery in my old car is completely dead. I’ve got zero indications, power or anything when I go to crank it.

That said...anyone want to buy a 2006 Mazdaspeed 6?

 

[Ernie3647]

got one you would recommend?

As in all other purchases research and comparison shopping is key. I’ve had mine for a little over a year now and I’m sure things have progressed performance wise considerably. The one thing I would look for is the maximum amount of cranking amps and good customer satisfaction reports. I’m skeptical to recommend one because you could probably do better now.

 

[G-180930]

As in all other purchases research and comparison shopping is key. I’ve had mine for a little over a year now and I’m sure things have progressed performance wise considerably. The one thing I would look for is the maximum amount of cranking amps and good customer satisfaction reports. I’m skeptical to recommend one because you could probably do better now.

I have much sucess with NONO GB40 Boost Plus. 12v 1000A. Same device used by AAA.