The method as I memorized it is "postive-to-postive, negative-to-ground".
Then start the engine of the car with the good battery before starting the
car with the bad battery.

"Buck Turgidson" ) writes:
> Just want to confirm the procedure to jump a battery - connect the 2
> positives (red), then the negatives (black). Then disconnect starting with
> the black?
>
> For some reason, I had it in my mind that you connect the black first to
> prevent an "open ground", but I guess I am wrong.
>
> Appreciate any help.
>
>


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