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Old 08-01-2012, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CarGuys View Post
Do NOT use jumper cables under any circumstance on today's modern cars. They are mostly computers with a bus system some plastic and sheet metal and tires. You risk far more damage and danger than I could write in this post.

.... stuff cut for brevity by Alan.....

But I'm sure someone will jump in here with " I never had a problem"
And they usually drive a pre 81 vehicle.

AAA is a good value for these situitions.
I have never had a problem .... <just kidding>

Actually, I have never heard this and likely never would unless reading this forum. In fact I recently jumped my 2001 Altima as I would any car. Thanks for the insight, I will have to do some reading on the subject.