I’m told this is NOT how to jumpstart a car (17 Photos) UNIC November 02, 2011 1 This is what happens when you incorrectly hook up your jumpstart cables. Always hook positive to positive, and negative to negative. If you don’t you create a short circuit and it can destroy both cars. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Share this: Auto, FAIL, Idiot, Owned Related Posts