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Ricky Davis Posted on Apr 03, 2013
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How do u jump start BMW without being able to get to battery

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Hi Ricky

Under the bonnet/Hood you should see a red cap thing with a + sign on it, this is the possessive to the battery lift off the cap and there should be what looks like a brass looking bolt connect red live jump lead to this, and the earth wire can connect to any ware under the bonnet/hood where it will make a ground, some also have a black thing with a - on it just connect the earth/black jumper to that and then you can jump start hope that helps

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SOURCE: 2003 BMW 525i--could an improper jump start blow a fuse?

new altenator,sounds like you put the cables on the wrong way round

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