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Bart Duesler (The_bart)
Junior Member
Username: The_bart

Post Number: 162
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2003 - 9:54 pm:   

Pop the clutch in second. That will start the car. No problem with the electrical system.
James J. McGee (Dr_ferrari)
Junior Member
Username: Dr_ferrari

Post Number: 116
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2003 - 8:24 pm:   

Jeff,
Best to disconnect the battery (can use the battery switch), Charge fully, hook up the battery and go. As you felt, jumpstarting can for sure damage the electronic systems of the car.
Best to play it safe,

Good luck and good driving
Best regards, Jim
Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member
Username: Maranelloman

Post Number: 2099
Registered: 1-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2003 - 8:22 pm:   

I think you'll be fine jump-starting it.

IMO, of course.

The owners manual even tells you how to do it, so I suspect it's not a bad thing...
Jeff K. (Bladerunner)
New member
Username: Bladerunner

Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2003 - 8:02 pm:   

Finally recovered from a 5 month long battle from knee surgery and went to drive the car, but there wasn't enough juice to crank the motor. All other electronics seem to be working fine (windows, alarm, etc) Can I hook up some jumper cables and give it a try or will I screw something up with the electrical system?

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