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RobertSmalls · 12-12-2009, 09:39 PM

I took some measurements on the Insight with an inductive ammeter. All the measurements are with the engine, and the DC-DC converter, off. 12.6V.

Code:

0.0A - key at ACC
0.4A - radio
16A - power window
6.9A - blower at "1"
8.2A - blower at "2"
12.7A - blower at "3"
13.6A - blower at "4"
7.7A - when key is first switched to ON.  Priming fuel pump, etc
4.3A - key at ON

If I wanted to take some readings with the engine on, I'd have to locate the DC/DC converter's wiring first.

12-12-2009, 09:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
RobertSmalls Left Lane Ecodriver Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY, USA Posts: 2,257 Prius C - '12 Toyota Prius C Thanks: 79 Thanked 286 Times in 199 Posts	I took some measurements on the Insight with an inductive ammeter. All the measurements are with the engine, and the DC-DC converter, off. 12.6V. Code: 0.0A - key at ACC 0.4A - radio 16A - power window 6.9A - blower at "1" 8.2A - blower at "2" 12.7A - blower at "3" 13.6A - blower at "4" 7.7A - when key is first switched to ON. Priming fuel pump, etc 4.3A - key at ON If I wanted to take some readings with the engine on, I'd have to locate the DC/DC converter's wiring first.