1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 195
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Manual
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9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn 't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehiclewith the dead battery. 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is as good there, but the just chance of sparks getting backthe battery is much less to the 11. Now start the vehicle with good battery and run the engine fora while. 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. it If won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.Take care thatthey don't touch each other orany other metal. 5-7