So, the 2007 CX-9 was sitting for a few weeks and would not crank (accessories did not even come on). I pulled the NC Miata around, but it had not been cranked for a while either, so I did not want to immediately shut it off. I should have just gone for a short drive, but instead I hooked up the jumper cables (in the correct order) with the miata running... I let it run for a while and revved it to about 2k rpm for a few minutes, tried to crank the cx-9, but had to wait a few more minutes and then it fired right up... Here is the problem... now the turn signals in the CX-9 will not work (no ding or indicator light when door opened either), but it does cut the switch back to center if I engage the stalk and then go around a corner. The fog lights and emergency flashers do not work either (nor does the rear wiper, but the washer fluid does work). And, some warning lights are staying on: TCS OFF, the TCS/DSC (little swerving vehicle one at the top), TPMS, oil pressure, KEY, and the brake system warning light... What have I done!? I did forget to unplug my wife's cell phone charger. Everything else seems to work, windows, navi, radio, cluster, etc... No stored codes when checked with Torque lite...
Everything I read obviously says to turn the booster car off and then on again after the cables are on, but I always thought that was a safety thing... and none of the dire warnings and things to avoid address the engine running while cables are hooked up, and I can't find anything that says what harm it might cause... I thought I had recollection of the good ol' boys around here doing it like that. If I did fry a computer or something I sure hope it can be replaced... I read something in the manual about using a 24v booster (which I did NOT do) and causing irreparable damage... needless to say that did not help my anxiety!
Thanks all!
Everything I read obviously says to turn the booster car off and then on again after the cables are on, but I always thought that was a safety thing... and none of the dire warnings and things to avoid address the engine running while cables are hooked up, and I can't find anything that says what harm it might cause... I thought I had recollection of the good ol' boys around here doing it like that. If I did fry a computer or something I sure hope it can be replaced... I read something in the manual about using a 24v booster (which I did NOT do) and causing irreparable damage... needless to say that did not help my anxiety!
Thanks all!
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