Learn how to jump start using your NOCO Boost GB70 UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter in three simple steps. Find more helpful information at: Videos: / noco Support: no.co/support Shop: no.co/gb70
I was recommended this unit because I live in a cold climate, and for me this is primarily a backup for really cold weather. My car is only a 2 Litre diesel though it was -22C yesterday and it just would not start. I hooked up the GB70 for the first time, and it started first try with no issues. This is exactly what I needed because when it get cold it doesn't take more than a couple-three tries before the battery starts to struggle to deliver what a modern car needs for all the electronics and what not. Personally I've quit using the engine preheater, because it just drains too much of the battery. I'd rather have the car start, than pre-heating the engine and the rest. I recommend getting something like this before you need it, because it is so frustrating to stand out in the middle of nowhere in -20C and the car just dies on you. With this unit you got a very good chance of kicking it back to life again, and that is worth every penny.
I was getting worried when my little Fiat 500 wouldn't fire up. I tried 3 or 4 times (the charge LED lights were "chasing" and the boost LED light was on). Then I remembered to turn off the central air inside the car ... as soon as I did that, she fired right up. 😀 Very pleased with this unit.
It should be pointed out that with Mini & BMW vehicles (later models with IBS / Intelligent Battery Sensor), use the negative terminal ON THE CHASSIS, * NOT THE TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY*. By by-passing the IBS you can damage the battery & ECU.
I tried to use mine today for the first time and all the Boost would show was a flashing boost light (no manual override selected) and the first red LED on the charge cluster. What does this mean? When the LED's were in this status I could not select manual override by holding the button for 3secs.
I had my NOCO Boost GB70 UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter for 5+ year now and tried to use it probably 40 times, not once ever has it been able to start ANYTHING !!! It just blinks like in this video and make a click click click sound. The cars I have been trying to start is all small engines with a flat to almost flat battery that could barely turn the starter. When I connected the start boost nothing happened. I have now used more on calling road service then this horrible expensive crap that do nothing ... I now use instead a 90AH start battery and jumper cables as start booster when I need it.
It did that when AAA came where they tried to jump start it with the noco boost jumpers and it made the dash light up but didn't start but almost did, they told me to put my foot on the break and hold it as I was turning the key and it worked. Maybe you just needed to do that.
I'm very sorry that you're having issues with your GB70. Did you attempt the jump start using the Manual Override feature as well? The Boost units are designed to detect a battery first and then apply the appropriate charge for jump starting. If the vehicle battery is below 2V, the Boost will not be able to detect it and thus will not apply voltage to the clamps. This is part of the built in safety features of the Boost. You can force the jump start current to the clamps by using Manual Override. Use Manual Override cautiously as it also turns off the reverse polarity protection and spark protection. You can enter Manual Override by pressing the red "!" button for three to five seconds. If you did attempt this and were still unable to start your vehicle, please contact our support team for assistance. You can reach them by email at support@no.co (NOT ."com") they also have a Live Chat option on our website here: no.co/support
I had one for 5+ years and it do nothing, just runs the light like in the video and make click click click sound, but it does absolutely nothing... Last time I tried it was on a 1,6l petrol car with just to little energy in the battery to start, almost started. Then I connected this thing, and nothing, just click click click forever... and no starting.
If the charge percentage LEDs are lit up solid, it means that the Boost isn't recognizing that it is connected to a battery. If the clamps have a solid, clean connection to the battery, then the vehicle's battery is likely too low for detection and you'll need to use Manual Override for the jump start. However, use Manual Override cautiously as the clamps will then become live jumper cables. It also forces off additional safety features like reverse polarity protection and spark protection. You can enter Manual Override mode by pressing the red "!" button for three to five seconds until the white Boost LED starts to flash and the percentage LEDs start to chase, and then start your vehicle. If you're still having trouble, please contact NOCO Support directly on the NOCO website for assistance.
