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Originally Posted by Smokes35

Im 100% positive your local community college has courses in automotive repair... just sign up buddy. Might cost you a few bucks, but youre going to learn a whole lot more than hanging around the average joe...

They do, but my parents wouldn't take me that far for that. I guess I'll try next month when I start driving.

Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

Why don't you go to the book store and pick up some beginners books? I'm there's a "car repais for dummies" or something out there that could get you started. Not saying you're a "dummy", but those books are generally very easy to understand for beginners. The only way to learn is to research and practice.

I'll try that, but I'm more of the hands on type of guy.

Originally Posted by Rtoups

That's generally what people do, but like someone mentioned earlier, it really doesn't matter what color lead is on the battery and which is grounded, as long as you keep it consistent on the other side of the cable as well.

Oh, I thought the colors were for a specific charge. I never knew that.