Connect one end of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal on the battery of the car that is providing the jump. Connect the other end of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal on your Equinox.
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Where’s the battery on a Chevy Equinox?
Where is the negative battery terminal on a 2005 Chevy Equinox?
How do you jump positive and negative on a car?
1. Clamp the positive (red or yellow) cable to the positive terminal of the weak battery.
2. Clamp the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the good battery.
3. Clamp the negative cable (black) to the negative terminal of the good battery.
How long should you drive after jumping a car?
Be sure to drive your car for about 30 minutes before stopping again so the battery can continue to charge. Otherwise, you might need another jump start.
Where is the negative charge on a Chevy Equinox?
The remote positive (+) terminal (1) is located on the underhood fuse block, on the driver side. Lift the red cap to uncover the terminal. The remote negative (−) terminal (2) is a stud behind the metal tab stamped with GND (−) near the driver side strut tower.
What kind of battery does a 2013 Chevy Equinox take?
Super Start Platinum Battery Group Size 47 H5.
How do you jumpstart a 2012 Chevy Equinox?
How long should a new car battery last?
3-5 years
What kind of battery does a 2005 Chevy Equinox take?
Super Start Premium Battery Group Size 75.
Where is battery in 2005 Chevy Equinox?
Where is the battery located on a 2013 Chevy Equinox?
To change the battery in a 2013 Chevy Equinox, open the hood and locate the battery compartment. It sits under the computer module on the drivers side, near the fender apron.
What happens if you jump a car wrong?
When the jumper cables are incorrectly connected, the polarity of the electrical system on the vehicle with the dead battery will be reversed for a few seconds. This can irreparably damage many of the sensitive electronic components that are common on today’s vehicles, such as on-board computers and electronic sensors.
Do I connect positive or negative first?
“Positive first, then negative. When disconnecting the cables from the old battery, disconnect the negative first, then the positive. Connect the new battery in the reverse order, positive then negative.”
What happens if you connect the negative terminal first?
If you connect the negative terminal first, the car’s entire frame becomes grounded together with the nuts and bolts of the frame. Once you connect the positive terminal and the spanner touches the frame or any grounded part of it, a short circuit may occur that could cause the battery to explode.