Michelin 5100 Smart Jumper Cables with Surge Protection

by Michelin

Product Features

• Green Indicator Lights Confirm Correct Connection
• No Sparking Or Shorting When Clamps Are Attached, Polarity Is Adjusted Automatically
• Built-in surge protector prevents damage to vehicle's computer and electronics
• Cables constructed using heavy 8-gauge copper clad aluminum to ensure superior and reliable performance
• Insulated clamps for maximum cranking power

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002RRZX06
• Item model number: 5100
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,310 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Michelin Smart Jumper Cables are much safer and easier to use than ordinary jumper cables. These jumper cables won't spark when you connect them, and they automatically adjust polarity to ensure safe power transfer. What's more, the built-in surge protector helps keep vehicle electronics safe. Equipped with heavy-duty 12-foot, 8-gauge copper clad aluminum cables, these cables make it easy to connect one vehicle to another and efficiently transfer power.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mostly good, but beware in emergency situations, October 21, 2010

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BDoyle282 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michelin 5100 Smart Jumper Cables with Surge Protection (Automotive)

I bought these because it was a good price on a reasonably heavy gauge set of jumper cables. And if you've ever seen somebody screw up connecting two cars- or the results- you understand how much damage it can do. Plus I needed a new set of cables and these were available.

Unfortunately foolproof makes them unusable sometimes. If the receiving vehicle/battery is completely dead the cables can't register polarity and will not charge the dead car. Only one LED light will show connection (on the running vehicle) and the other will not- no juice = no charge. You'll need to use standard jumper cables to get enough energy in the dead battery to produce enough polarity for these to register.

Also the cables are a nice heavy gauge but the clamps have really poor surface area so I don't think there's much gain in the flow of electricity. Takes time to charge a battery enough for a jump and there doesn't seem to be enough juice through the cables to jump directly without first charging the battery.

Otherwise extremely handy. Really convenient if you're trying to charge in the dark. I leave these in my truck that I loan out to friends- never have to worry about them accidentally messing up!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JUMPER CABLES FOR DUMMIES, April 6, 2010

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J. Paduano "car guy" (n.j.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michelin 5100 Smart Jumper Cables with Surge Protection (Automotive)

Great fool proof cables. Doesn't matter if pos. or neg. cable is attached to the wrong battery post.Keeps the possibility of getting burns from sparks from occuring. Always makes it certain that you get it correct each time. Heavy duty construction, yet light weight.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars smart cable, February 3, 2010

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Rebecca Hughes - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michelin 5100 Smart Jumper Cables with Surge Protection (Automotive)

I have this product and it works wonder. I do not have to worry about what end goes where.The lights let you know if the unit is hooked up correctly and if the unit will be able to take a charge. This would make a great gift.