What is the procedure for push-starting a car??

Deeps · 9th September 2005, 18:48

For me this has always been a "always wanted to know but too afraid to ask"

kind of question. I haven't seen a car being push-started for years now and when i did see it i didn't have the technical knowledge that i do now (thanks to team-bhp). So, what is the correct method?

revtech · 9th September 2005, 19:21

the normal method is you put it into first and keep the clutch pressed.get some one to push it and as it attains a decent speed leave the clutch.the jerk causes it to start.i definitly would want to read the technical way to do it as this is the most common and practical method by which its done

rev

mclaren1885 · 9th September 2005, 20:05

i was thought to push the car in 2nd gear with the clutch pressed and not 1st gear..i could be wrong though..

sridhar24 · 9th September 2005, 20:11

Normally even i prefer to do it in second gear if at all i have to push start the car.

drifter · 9th September 2005, 20:12

its easier to push start in the 2nd gear...you would get less of a jerk from the engine...and overall less load on the components.

Drifter

turbo_c · 9th September 2005, 20:14

It's easier to push start my Esteem in 2nd... Maybe it depends on the car's gear ratios... In 1st, when I release the clutch, the car stops too quickly, while in 2nd, the engine gets to turn over a little bit before the car stops...

...also it reduces the chances of the poor souls pushing from behind suddenly smacking their noses on the back of the car!

In an MPFI car, you will need at least some minimum voltage in your battery (ie. battery should not be completely dead)... this is because the fuel lines to the injectors need to be pressurized and the ECU needs to be "awake" too... with a completely dead battery, an MPFI car just won't start.

- T u r b o C -

viper · 9th September 2005, 20:15

It is easier to start in second gear than first. reverse gear is also another option to consider if you happen to get stuck on a slope where it is difficult to push forward.

Viper

revtech · 9th September 2005, 20:24

hey thanx next time i have to push start will try it in second.i have always done it in first and i remember in goa i had rented a yamaha rx135 the kick was borken and had to be jump started so i always did it in first.

Rev

paharino1 · 9th September 2005, 20:29

I have heard that push starting is not recommended for MPFI cars..Apparently messes up the engine...not sure of the real reason though....

drifter · 9th September 2005, 20:38

Yeah i've heard that too...infact i remember my indica petrol manual said not to push start....but then it was push started 4-5 times...but didnt give any trouble.

Drifter

GTO - Touring · 10th September 2005, 09:44

It is not recommended to push start MPFi cars. Thats why I have a pair of jumper cables handy in the garage at all times.

GTO

cnu · 10th September 2005, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO - Touring

Thats why I have a pair of jumper cables handy in the garage at all times.
GTO

How are these useful ?

Deeps · 10th September 2005, 13:55

these cables can be used to to take power from the battery of another car to start your own.

humyum · 20th December 2014, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudev

Do a push start. Slot in first. Clutch pressed. Ignition to on. Get two three people to push. Release clutch.
Once it starts go for a few kilometre spin. Should be okay.

Hey a push start is done in 'second' gear not first

SS-Traveller · 20th December 2014, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by humyum

Hey a push start is done in 'second' gear not first

Is there any reason why push starting can't be done in first, third or even fourth or fifth gear?

9th September 2005, 18:48	#1
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,116 Thanked: 170 Times	What is the procedure for push-starting a car?? For me this has always been a "always wanted to know but too afraid to ask" kind of question. I haven't seen a car being push-started for years now and when i did see it i didn't have the technical knowledge that i do now (thanks to team-bhp). So, what is the correct method?
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9th September 2005, 19:21	#2
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	the normal method is you put it into first and keep the clutch pressed.get some one to push it and as it attains a decent speed leave the clutch.the jerk causes it to start.i definitly would want to read the technical way to do it as this is the most common and practical method by which its done rev
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9th September 2005, 20:05	#3
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	i was thought to push the car in 2nd gear with the clutch pressed and not 1st gear..i could be wrong though..
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9th September 2005, 20:11	#4
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Normally even i prefer to do it in second gear if at all i have to push start the car.
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9th September 2005, 20:12	#5
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	its easier to push start in the 2nd gear...you would get less of a jerk from the engine...and overall less load on the components. Drifter
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9th September 2005, 20:14	#6
turbo_c BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune / Mumbai Posts: 132 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	It's easier to push start my Esteem in 2nd... Maybe it depends on the car's gear ratios... In 1st, when I release the clutch, the car stops too quickly, while in 2nd, the engine gets to turn over a little bit before the car stops... ...also it reduces the chances of the poor souls pushing from behind suddenly smacking their noses on the back of the car! In an MPFI car, you will need at least some minimum voltage in your battery (ie. battery should not be completely dead)... this is because the fuel lines to the injectors need to be pressurized and the ECU needs to be "awake" too... with a completely dead battery, an MPFI car just won't start. - T u r b o C -
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9th September 2005, 20:15	#7
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 19 Times	It is easier to start in second gear than first. reverse gear is also another option to consider if you happen to get stuck on a slope where it is difficult to push forward. Viper
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9th September 2005, 20:24	#8
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	hey thanx next time i have to push start will try it in second.i have always done it in first and i remember in goa i had rented a yamaha rx135 the kick was borken and had to be jump started so i always did it in first. Rev
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9th September 2005, 20:29	#9
paharino1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 299 Thanked: 29 Times	I have heard that push starting is not recommended for MPFI cars..Apparently messes up the engine...not sure of the real reason though....
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9th September 2005, 20:38	#10
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Yeah i've heard that too...infact i remember my indica petrol manual said not to push start....but then it was push started 4-5 times...but didnt give any trouble. Drifter
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10th September 2005, 09:44	#11
GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 710 Thanked: 54 Times	It is not recommended to push start MPFi cars. Thats why I have a pair of jumper cables handy in the garage at all times. GTO
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10th September 2005, 13:55	#13
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,116 Thanked: 170 Times	these cables can be used to to take power from the battery of another car to start your own.
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