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Method Of Measurement

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Using an Approved Jaguar or Land Rover Diagnostic System.

  1. Switch off all electrical loads and ensure that the ignition is off
  2. Connect the current probe to the approved Jaguar or Land Rover diagnostic system
  3. Calibrate the probe
  4. Install a clamp around the battery lead/junction box lead
  5. Go to the QUIESCENT CURRENT TESTING  section in this procedure

Using a digital multimeter 

Do not use an in-line DVOM to measure the quiescent drain on vehicles fitted with an electronic throttle (for example XK 2006 onwards). The current exceeds the maximum amount the fuse in the DVOM is capable of handling.

  1. Switch off all electrical loads and ensure that the ignition is off
  2. Connect the current probe to the digital multimeter
  3. Calibrate the probe
  4. Install a clamp around the battery lead/junction box lead
  5. Go to the QUIESCENT CURRENT TESTING  section in this procedure
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