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Jump starting another car from my Boxster

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I'm in a sticky situation and may have to let my pride and joy help resuscitate another car. Any Porsche quirks I need to watch out for?

Thanks
 

If you follow the recommended jump leads connect/disconnect sequence 6 there shouldn't be a problem. Just to remind you:

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Jeff
 
Thanks Jeff

I think I obeyed the correct order but can't really remember exactly what I did, I think due to anxiety setting in.

What are the consequences of not connecting and disconnecting the leads in the said order?
 
It's always a risk using Jump leads on modern cars. It can produce a power spike which can damage delicate electronic components like ECU and body computer etc. However if you've done it and your car is still working then you're ok.
 
There are no issues connecting in any order you like, a flat 12v battery is being connected to a charged 12v battery, provided you dont connect the wrong way round or short the battery there are no dangers.
Simply start your car, park within range of the leads, connect the two batteries together, increase the revs of your car to provide a higher charge rate and get someone to turn the key in the flat battery car.

Power spike - balloney
Another battery connected is simply a voltage storage that is empty and requires charge - and all cars are designed to cope with charging batteries, indeed, the alternator outputs approx 14 volts and up to 120 amps - it and the electronics in the car have no issues with jump leads.
The comment reminds me when mobiles were first available - the doomsayers claimed you shouldnt use a mobile in a car when driving because it interfeered with the electronics and particularly the ABS systems, indeed they still say the same for using a mobile at a petrol pump as it will generate a spark and could ignite the fuel - despite the fact this has been proven not to be true.
 
ORIGINAL: Glyn

There are no issues connecting in any order you like, a flat 12v battery is being connected to a charged 12v battery, provided you dont connect the wrong way round or short the battery there are no dangers.
Simply start your car, park within range of the leads, connect the two batteries together, increase the revs of your car to provide a higher charge rate and get someone to turn the key in the flat battery car.

Power spike - balloney
Another battery connected is simply a voltage storage that is empty and requires charge - and all cars are designed to cope with charging batteries, indeed, the alternator outputs approx 14 volts and up to 120 amps - it and the electronics in the car have no issues with jump leads.
The comment reminds me when mobiles were first available - the doomsayers claimed you shouldnt use a mobile in a car when driving because it interfeered with the electronics and particularly the ABS systems, indeed they still say the same for using a mobile at a petrol pump as it will generate a spark and could ignite the fuel - despite the fact this has been proven not to be true.
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You obviously don't know what you are talking about Glyn, I specialize in automotive electronic systems and see the results of people putting jump leads on modern cars daily. You are giving people bad advice there.

See my website http://www.autolocksmithchester.co.uk/
 
Thanks for the advice guys. The car seems to be running OK. Won't be doing it again though - sounds expensive if something does go wrong!
 
Yes Andy, I am reminded of when I helped a friend out with jump leads - my Lancia Beta Coupe (Black of course, gone but not forgotten) to his mini. Completely wrecked my Digiplex, and garage said many cases of sensitive electronics being stuffed when using jump leads. Sadly, under no circumstances would I assist again!!
 
If i've suffered any problems, would they be apparent straight away or only under certain circumstances, which may take time to be exposed?
Drove the car this morning and seemed OK. But worried now!!!!
 
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