Black negative red positive.
your alternator ain't charging your battery or a bad connection draining the battery
When charging a car battery, the red positive cable should be connected first.
charging system not charging battery with new batttery, alternator and fuel pump. what will make that happen ?
Yes. The charging causes a chemical change in the electrolyte of the battery.
only if the car your using to charge the other on is not started
No
No.
No
Yes, as long as the charging system is is good working order.
No
no
The charging system may be faulty or you may have a parasitic draw. Its also possible that you have a loose connection, or you have an electrical and/or computer problem.