urgent help!! jump starting VT

[ratz26]

ok guys my battery is dead and i need my car a hour ago
whats the safest way to jumpstart my VT without blowing the computer

[acarmody]

Same as any other car. Just make sure you use a set of leads with the anti-surge cable.

[ratz26]

ok thanks ....ours doesnt have the surge protector so im assuming just to hook the neg onto part of the motor ?

[accentstencil]

Connect the positives first,starting with the booster battery and then the flat battery, then the negatives to any good earthing point.

[spirto]

just make sure the car that's jumping, is already started. Then hook up like "accent" said. It's a bit of a myth that you'll blow the computer. It's not that common.

[ratz26]

thanks guys ..prob solved...turns out battery was totally knackered so i bit the bullet and went and brought a new one....
$114 later......man batterys have gone up since the last time i brought one for $54

[acarmody]

LOL I got a Optima D34 which is anywhere between $350-$450

[ratz26]

holy hell.......yeah thats all i got......holy hell!!

[jafo]

battery's usually last 2-4 years until they need replacing depending on how often you use the car