What happens if you hook up negative first?

What happens if you hook up negative first?

If you first connect the negative cable, then when you connect the positive cable there is a chance the wrench will complete a circuit between the battery and the chassis of the car. This will at a minimum generate a spark, but that spark could eject molten metal toward you causing injury.

Why shouldn’t you connect the negative terminal first?

Why can’t you connect the black jumper cable to the dead battery’s negative (–) terminal? This is so you can avoid sparks from occurring near the battery where flammable hydrogen gas may be present, resulting in a possible explosion.

What happens if you reverse the battery connection?

The heat produced by the reverse polarity in the battery may cause hydrogen gas (ignitable) which may explode the battery casing. The cracked case of the battery may provide a way for acid which may melt the sensitive devices and cause serious injuries as well.

What happens if you hook up battery terminals wrong?

When the battery cables are hooked up with the negative to the positive and positive to the negative terminals, the battery can explode. This is true for the battery being charged and the battery in another car being used to supply the charge.

Do you put positive negative first car battery?

“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.”

Which battery terminal do you disconnect first?

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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.” When you are replacing your car battery, It isn’t always easy to remember the order in which to disconnect and reconnect the terminals.

Which battery terminal do you disconnect to reset computer?

Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive cable with a combination wrench. Clean the battery posts and terminals with the post and terminal cleaning tool, so you have a good connection when you’re done.

Does disconnect negative terminal reset computer?

While disconnecting the battery will not permanently damage your vehicle’s computer, it can cause it to function differently. That’s because, if you disconnect your battery for long enough to reset the computer, it may cause the processor to forget everything it has learned.