Jump Starters Error Codes
23 error codes across 3 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.
Everstart
15 codesThermal protection activated — unit is overheated during jump starting process.
The Jump Starter Power Switch is on but clamps are not connected to a battery.
Red and black clamps are touching each other or have made contact.
Unit will sound a continuous alarm when clamps are connected with reverse polarity.
Alternator check result: alternator is functioning within typical voltage range.
Alternator check result: alternator is out of typical voltage range.
Battery is nearly empty or completely empty — unit's built-in low voltage protection activated.
Incorrect clamp connections with reverse polarity detected.
Battery is completely empty and unit's low voltage protection has activated.
USB port fault detected — overcurrent condition or device malfunction.
A fault condition exists in one or both USB ports (low battery voltage, overload, or short circuit).
Low battery level indicator — unit battery charge is insufficient.
Clamp connections to the battery's positive and negative terminals are reversed.
The jumper clamps are connected with incorrect polarity to the battery terminals.
USB port fault condition detected — overload, short circuit, or low battery voltage fault on one or both USB ports.
Stanley
6 codesFake high battery voltage detection — the jump starter detects a high voltage condition that may not be genuine.
Low battery indicator — the unit's battery charge is depleted and needs recharging.
The unit has become too hot and will automatically shut off to prevent internal damage.
Reverse polarity detected — the unit is connected with incorrect cable polarity (positive and negative reversed).
The clamps are connected incorrectly to the vehicle battery terminals. The unit will emit an audible alarm and the reverse polarity indicator will illuminate.
Audible alarm triggered with red LED indicator illuminated when clamps are connected with incorrect polarity.
DeWalt
2 codesThe unit automatically shuts off when an overload condition is detected to prevent damage to the device or connected equipment.
An alarm is emitted when the clamps are connected incorrectly (red to negative, black to positive), alerting the user to improper connections.