Jump starting? Can I do it or is it a firm no?

[hodroyd]

Brilliant news Ross..!!

 

[Parisien]

Good news....now just wait for a dry day...straight stretch and spool up those twins!!!!!!!


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[mjheathcote]

I always go straight battery to battery connection, in fact I had to exterior start our 3200 this morning and used our made for the job charger with start facility, all was fine.

I have started my 4200 once using a heavy duty charger with start facility.
No issues but as stated, not recommended in the owners manual.

 

[hodroyd]

I think Maserati are trying to cover all the bases, I really can't see any technical issue with it.

 

[wardlem]

the RAC have jumped my grancabrio (now 1 year old) 3 times and its been fine.

 

[Grinzzz]

Must admit I fail to see why it could be a problem. Definitely should never be any issues with using a booster battery, it's only like replacing the car battery. And provided you get a good connection from the other car, i.e. battery to battery I fail to see why that should cause a problem either. Anyone ever found a link that gives a reason?

 

[rossyl]

Must admit I fail to see why it could be a problem. Definitely should never be any issues with using a booster battery, it's only like replacing the car battery. And provided you get a good connection from the other car, i.e. battery to battery I fail to see why that should cause a problem either. Anyone ever found a link that gives a reason?

Please see page 2, post 18 - some have reported that fuses were blown.

 

[hodroyd]

I suppose that could happen if the earth were placed off battery somewhere, but straight to the battery should be fine.