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Old 12-19-2014, 05:46 PM   #154 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sreeve212 View Post
I'm assuming that is measured by using a multimeter to measure amperage between the positive terminal of the battery and the positive connector of the car while it is off? I'll go do that.
You will want to pop the hood of the car, close all the doors, and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes. Cars with electronics often go into a "sleep" mode after some period of time after opening or closing a door.

You can measure the current by putting your meter in series with either the positive battery terminal and positive cable, or the negative battery terminal and the negative cable.

Try to put the test leads on both the battery terminal and cable before removing the cable from the battery. When a car looses power, even for a fraction of a second, it often has a power spike once it's reconnected. Attaching the test leads before removing the cable will keep continuous power to the car. Especially helpful if you have a radio or navigation system that requires a security code to be entered whenever power is disconnected.
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