61 20 ... Battery open-circuit current test

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NOTE: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery, refer to 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .

Fig 1: Checking Service Information Adapter

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