why is my car attempting to start with jumper cables attached?

Asked by GuruDWNL66 May 14, 2024 at 04:09 PM about the 2004 Lincoln Navigator RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

dead battery. wont take a jump.when i connected cables, car is attempting to
start and cables are heating up.

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Shorted battery, when that happens they will not jump or take a charge.

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