How to Jump a 308 with a 308

JOHNJOE

MEMBER
2008 PEUGEOT 308
144,000 MILES

The battery on my 308 has ran flat and needs a jump. My wife's car is also a 308 so nether have exposed.
So is there a way I can connect these without removing the batteries as both are earthed to the body?

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 7:37 AM

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

We do not have a manual on this vehicle so I cannot give you the specifics from the book.

However, the fact that you don't have a negative post is not an issue. You just need to connect the negative clamp of the jumper cable to any good ground source. So this could be a bolt on the engine block or a bolt on the frame rail.

Basically all the grounds on the vehicle are connected through the different metal components so you just need to connect to one of them that is accessible.

https://youtu.be/a9Ycibu9cwY

If you want you can get a picture of your engine compartment with the plastic covers removed, I am sure I can find a location that would work for you.