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Battery (Parasitic) Load Test

Battery (Parasitic) Load Test:





Before performing the PCM Draw Test ensure that the following conditions are met:
- The ignition key is out of the ignition.
- All the doors are closed.
- The head lights and park lights are Off.
- The courtesy lights are Off.
- The battery is fully charged.

Perform the following procedure before starting the PCM Draw Test:
1. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the voltage from the PCM memory.
3. Connect a multimeter between the terminals.
4. Read the measurement.