Connecting the positive terminal of each battery to the negative terminal of the other battery will result in a huge surge of electrical current between the two batteries. The heat can melt internal and external battery parts, while the pressure from the hydrogen gas can crack the battery casing.

What happens if you hook up a battery charger backwards?

A battery can explode when the cables are hooked up backwards. Anyone standing near the battery when it explodes could be seriously injured. Battery explosions can cause burns, permanent disfiguration and blindness.

What would cause a battery to reverse polarity?

Reverse Polarity Battery Reverse polarity can occur when the terminals and the cables are incorrectly connected. When polarity is reversed the current is going in the wrong direction. During this situation, if anyone touches the device, it can cause electrical shocks or it can damage the device.

How long do you have to drive to reset computer?

Heres something you probably dont know: after clearing the cars computer you will need to drive for about 50 to 100 miles. As you drive your car the computer will monitor all the sensors and register the results. You can use GOFAR to constantly monitor your car diagnostics.

What happens if you reset your ECU?

Resetting the ECU is the process of clearing all the long term memory from the ECUs memory. These variables trim idle speed, fuel, spark, and more. The ECU will also store trouble codes for diagnostic capability.