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61 20... Battery Open-Circuit Current Test

NOTE: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery. Refer to 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .

Fig 1: Open-Circuit Current Testing Equipment

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The open-circuit current test is performed using the Diagnosis and Information System (DIS).