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Which side is the negative charge on a car battery?
I need to jump my battery but have never done so before! Which side of the battery has the negative charge?
Annette Maxon · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No matter the make and model, the black post is the negative charge on a car battery. Simply connect the black clamp of your jumper cable to the negative post when jumping your battery.
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