I boosted another car with my f-250 super duty and now it clicks when I try t start it

Asked by Diesel2141 May 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM about the 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL SuperCab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

While I boosted the other car , the battery cable begin to smoke now my truck
just clicks when I try to start it for the first time. After the first attempt, it starts
with no problem

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Bob answered 6 years ago

Inspect and clean all of the battery terminals and the connection to the starter.

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