Will it jump start a car using the interior auxilary power outlet?
1322733
You cigarette lighter socket/Aux. Socket is likely fused with a 10, 15, 20 amp fuse. An attempt to put anything in that slot and draw meaningful power from it would instantly blow that cigarette lighter socket fuse. So no.
1322734
I know exactly what you are talking about!!! I used to have one of those...but it required two cars and it took a little while to work This item is similar to the one I used to have. Mine worked. I don't know if there are ones where you don't need another car....there very well may be. Maybe if you google "in car jumper" or something like that, you might find one.
1322735
No device works that way to my knowledge. The cigarette lighter/auxillary plug in your vehicle isn't wired in such a way that the battery can draw power from it.
1322736
Not to run contrary to the folks providing all the technical expertise, but I have personally jumped my own car (4 cyl engine) from a rechargeable unit much less sophisticated than this AND plugged into the cigarette lighter/aux socket. Again, it was not this particular unit and, per the instructions, you had to wait several minutes. But it worked perfectly.
1322737
That cord is meant for recharging the unit not to jump start a car, You can not jump start any car that way with any product (only charge). The only thing you can do is do a slow low amp charge through the auxiliary power outlet ( I am a ASE certified tech and have seen people do much harm to the cars power outlet) Like others have said that outlet is fused and the biggest fuse I have seen is a 20 amp on that circuit, that is not enough amps to start a car.
1969916
Yes, this is a 12VDC battery. It won't jump start your car, but will charge the car battery enough so your car will start. You leave it connected to the car battery for about 20 minutes then disconnect the Power Tank before starting your car, or it could damage the Power Tank. It doesn't have enough starting amps to jump start a car. It is great to use to charge your phones when the power goes out. It will run 2 telescopes for many hours when your out in the middle of nowhere. The led flashlight is awesome, but never use at a star party, or you won't be invited back, it is so bright.
704053
Yes it has the setting to jump start. Of course that comes with the caveat that you haven't drained the battery too far.
2129742
this is battery charger for car , not a jump start charger, this require to have access to power outlet.
1140755
I don't think anything that would have a plug on it would be heavy enough wire to jump a dead battery. If you meant to charge the battery so it will start (not have to hook it up and jump immediately without allowing other dead battery to charge) you might find one with two male ends or you could easily make one by cutting two inexpensive ones wires and making sure you align the positive wire (the one going to the middle pin on the male plug) to be positive. Keep in mind if you accidentally brush anything grounded in the care with that protruding point it could spart or short the fuse that often is in the male end or your fuse panel that is connected to your access point in either vehicle. Plugging it in like that would also require both power points in both vehicles to be on-so if it is not live when the key is not switched on it won't charge. The wires in these alligator clips is unusually heavy and would support higher voltage draw you might get with a totally dead battery on the other end. But if your wires in the vehicle are not sized that heavy you could risk fire or blow the fuse. A dead battery will draw heavily when first attached, especially if you activate the starter to try to start it, it could melt your wires or blow the fuse then. Good luck-
1157991
Don't remember. Earth to the body Of the car the unit than run power from battery to unit you will be fine ,
847008
I cannot say for sure but, my guess would be yes. I've used my as directed to jump start a friends car and it powered the starter motor just like the cars battery.
1610442
Hello,It will definitely recharge from a 120v alternate current wall outlet. But the car battery provides only direct current, which cannot be used to recharge the jump starter. So, the cigarette plug is no good in this case. Good luck, A.F.
45863
I would not bet on it. The only time that I tried this was on a diesel pick up truck with a jump start battery pack helping it and I still didn't get it started. What worked was a battery charger with a built in engine starter. This porta jump seems weaker than advertized...just my experience.
2260279
Most likely but I wouldn't recommend it. This may over power the starter. But I'm no expert FYI.
1507002
Hi, J. I am sorry, but this may be a question the manufacturer could answer. I don't know about your jump starter. It did not work for my potable air compressor even though the ad said it would. Thanks and best wishes!
1890110
Yes, but follow the diagram. Hooking it up wrong will burn out the auto switch. Also a good idea to use an inline fuse to be safe.
2111377
Technically yes, as long as its hooked to a soleniod that requires low amperage to actuate. It may also be worth considering the CP7854 Heavy duty Remote Starter Switch
168688
Make sure it is charged up and then connect the cables on each side just like you would jumper cables. If I remember right, you turn the switch on the back to "on" and then start your car. Works great!!
1968405
I have not read the manual regarding this buy I would say yes. We have it installed in our car and it turns on every time the car is started.
1265235
Your car has to be able to charge the battery that way so i'd check your owners manual just to be safe if you havent already. but we had a Toyota Prius and the ignition battery died so bought this and a quick jump kit. we jumped it from the cig lighter anytime the car wouldn't start. we never left it plugged in longer than to start the car. hope this helps!
2005745
Depends on what and how long your running. I was able to jump start my Toyota about four times before I needed to recharge it.