It’s easy to get manual transmission vehicles back on the road when the battery or starter dies (at the most inopportune time, of course). But be sure that the problem is the battery or starter first before you push-start. Sorry automatic transmission owners, this technique won’t work
for you.
Step 1
Listen for a clicking sound of a dead battery or starter. If you hear the engine crank, it’s not the battery or starter.
Step 2
You’ll need two people to get the car started: One in the driver’s seat and one to push the car. Bigger cars may require more pushers.
Step 3
Turn off all car lights, radios and anything else that draws a charge from the battery. Engage the hand brake and place a foot on the brake pedal.
Step 4
Turn the key to ON.
Step 5
Push the clutch pedal down.
Step 6
Put the transmission into 1st or 2nd gear.
Step 7
Release the hand brake and take your foot off the pedal brake.
Step 8
Push the car into a roll, getting it going as fast as possible.
Step 9
Release the clutch pedal and give the car a little gas once the car is moving at a good speed. The car will lurch, but the engine should start right away.
Step 10
Get to a repair shop or your garage to check and repair the problem.
