You might know how to jumpstart a car, but the steps are a little different if you need to jumpstart a BMW in North Canton or Massillon. Since BMW batteries are located in the trunk, knowing how to jumpstart a BMW 328i or X1 requires some different knowledge. The service department at BMW of North Canton can help! Find out how to jumpstart a BMW 328i or other BMW vehicle with us.
Let’s begin with the basic steps for how you jumpstart a car that has a battery in the trunk. You’ll find the starting aid terminals just to the side of the engine. Of course, it’s a good idea to locate them before you find yourself with a dead battery. Once you know where the terminals are located, get your jumper cables and a helper with a fully-charged car battery to help as you follow these steps.
Your helper should pull up their vehicle—called a “booster”— to face the BMW. While the vehicles shouldn’t touch, you want them very close so that the jumper cables aren’t pulled tight. Once in place, the booster should turn their engine on while making sure everything on the BMW is turned off or unplugged. When the vehicles are in position, pop the hoods and attach the cables in this order:
Be very careful to ensure that the clamps don’t touch one another. They can generate sparks, which are especially dangerous when you’re working under the hood of a car.
After the jumper cables are connected, wait five to ten minutes to allow the dead battery time to charge. At that point try starting the BMW. If it doesn’t start right away, allow some more charging time. Once it starts, remove the jumper cables, again making sure the clamps never touch.
Once disconnected from the booster, drive the BMW for about 30 minutes to recharge the battery.
From new batteries to standard oil changes to major repairs, the service department at BMW of North Canton has your BMW covered. Schedule an appointment with us if it’s time to have your BMW’s battery checked or replaced. You can save money on batteries, labor, and other maintenance services with our service specials.
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