Can't jump start 2000 Pathfinder!!!!

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weaverra
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When I hook the cables up correctly it keeps sparking and literally melting the metal. We are talking huge sparks! It's like when you hook it up backwards. I verified it was not. Both blacks were on negative and both reds were on positive.


4xq
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Could be an internal short in the battery you are trying to jump. Best to pull it out and take it to the parts store and let them test it.

I would not try to jump it again - it could damage the electronics in the car you are using to jump from.

Let us know how it works out!

weaverra
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Joined: Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:15 pm

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4xq wrote:Could be an internal short in the battery you are trying to jump. Best to pull it out and take it to the parts store and let them test it.

I would not try to jump it again - it could damage the electronics in the car you are using to jump from.

Let us know how it works out!
I replaced the positive terminal with a Raptor nickel plated lug. I also tied in the fuse box connection into the lug as well. The positive terminal and fuse box terminal were both severely corroded. Works great now!


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