Using my D2 to jump start another car

[Adrian E]

I took the practical view that when the ignition was switched on there was clearly enough juice getting through for the fuel pump to prime as normal

As for connecting to anything other than battery terminals, I'm of the view that if it was necessary then a point would be provided. I know on some Japanese and German cars it is specified in the manual

My neighbour recently started his rover 75 using his dads Mazda 6 - both V6 - and that had sparks etc flying about with cheap jump leads. Since mine was clearly not straining to provide power I didnt feel too worried - I did also turn off all internal electronics I could to reduce load and risk

I'm usually more worried about frying immobilisers on dead cars from past experience

My leads are very chunky for 12v use - unfortunately the clips are mainly plastic so 1 broke when I dropped it on the floor.....

I've had a truck battery blow up on me when jump starting another so I do understand care is extremely important when dealing with batteries

Need to find some surge protected leads - never seen any! Mind you this is the 1st time I've used mine in 10 years.....