61 20... Battery open-circuit current test

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NOTE: Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery, refer to 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Observe Service Information Adapter for open-circuit current measurement.

Fig 1: Identifying Diagnosis And Information System (DIS) For Testing Battery Open-Circuit Current

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