How to stop car horn beeping when I am jump starting batt...


How to stop car horn beeping when I am jump starting battery Mechanic's Assistant: Will the headlights turn on? Is the battery fully charged? Car will not turn over at all. have to check headlights Mechanic's Assistan...

How to stop car horn beeping when I am jump starting battery Mechanic's Assistant: Will the headlights turn on? Is the battery fully charged? Car will not turn over at all. have to check headlights Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2005 Acura MDX touring Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your MDX yourself? What have you tried so far? Trying to jump start neighbors car for her. when I connect my battery horn starts blowing

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Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly. If she has the remote, cycle the door locks on and off. If not, try using the door key with the doors closed to lock and unlock the doors. You have to hold it in the unlock position about 5 seconds. The hood will likely have to be closed, so you'll have to listen to the horn just long enough to get enough charge for the security to reset

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