61 20 ... Battery open-circuit current test

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NOTE: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery, see 61 00 ... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
Observe Service Information Adapter for open-circuit current measurement.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Open-Circuit Current Testing Machine

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