"Sam Nickaby" > wrote in message
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> What is the possibility that this will supply enough charge
> to start the car. If not, can somebody think of a clever idea
> to start an automatic?
>
> Thanks

Alternators do not produce any current unless there is enough charge in
the battery to create the electromagnetic field. So you can huff and puff
all
you like, you won't get any results.

And if the voltage is too low on the battery, a push start on a manual
transmissioned vehicle wont work either. The ECM or DCM wont work
nor will the ignition fire.

A few times well stranded will perhaps teach you how to avoid this
situation.