Method Of Measurement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Using an Approved Jaguar or Land Rover Diagnostic System.
- Switch off all electrical loads and ensure that the ignition is off
- Connect the current probe to the approved Jaguar or Land Rover diagnostic system
- Calibrate the probe
- Install a clamp around the battery lead/junction box lead
- 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.
- Switch off all electrical loads and ensure that the ignition is off
- Connect the current probe to the digital multmeter
- Calibrate the probe
- Install a clamp around the battery lead/junction box lead
- Go to the Quiescent Current Testing section in this procedure