61 20... Battery open-circuit current test

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NOTE: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Observe Service Information Adapter for open-circuit current measurement.

Fig 1: Identifying Diagnosis And Information System (DIS)

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