Posts Tagged: jump start damage computers

Can a jump start damage computers?

Can a jump start damage computers or other electronics? The simple answer is yes; jump-start damage is rare but real. I’m not talking about the kind of damage you can inflict by hooking up the jumper cables incorrectly. Crossing the jumper cables can blow a fuse or completely fry the vehicle’s computers. No, I’m talking about the kind of damage you can cause even if you follow proper jump-starting procedures. Don’t believe me? Read this jump-start damage to alternator warning from the alternator manufacturer Valeo “Battery power packs and jump-starting … Read More