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marc801
May 19, 2009, 3:43 PM
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donald949 wrote: I've always had the key turned to "on" before starting to push, so that all I need to do is pop the clutch when up to speed.
http://www.ehow.com/..._push-start-car.html
Step 1
Make sure that the problem is either the battery or the starter: If the engine cranks ("rrr-rrr-rrr") when you turn the key, then the problem isn't the starter or the battery.
Step 2
Plan to have at least one person sitting in the driver's seat and one person pushing. Mid-size and large cars require two or three people to push, depending on the strength of the people and whether or not the car is parked on an incline.
Step 3
Turn off all accessories (radio, wipers, lamps).
Step 4
Turn the key to the "on" position.
Step 5
Depress the clutch pedal with your foot.
Step 6
Put the transmission in first or second gear.
Step 7
Release the hand brake and the foot brake.
Step 8
Note that the people pushing need to get the car rolling as fast as they can. This works best down a hill or an incline.
Step 9
Release the clutch pedal while giving the engine a little gas with the gas pedal once the car is moving about as fast as you can run. The engine should start.
And some tips from wikiHow:
Tips
* The reason that it is usually best to push start it in second gear is because it will be a far smoother start with less of a jolt, so there is less wear on the clutch and transmission. However, if you only have a short distance to push start the car in, or you don't have much speed, first gear may be better.
* If this doesn't work the first time, give it another shot and let it get going a little faster before you pop the clutch.
* Release the clutch very quickly; if you ease it out, your engine will not start.
(This post was edited by marc801 on May 19, 2009, 3:45 PM)
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Post edited by marc801
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