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Testing quiescent current - AR54.10-P-1030-03AB

Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Connection Set (201 589 00 99 00)
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Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1001-09A Multimeter
Test step Tester/test connection Operation/requirement Specification Possible cause/Remedy
IMPORTANT   Observe multimeter limit for current tests. When the central locking system operates, a current of approx. 20 A flows.     
1   MULTIMETER   Lock vehicle.
Wait approx. 4 minutes (after-run time for electronic components)
Model 163: If engine temperature is > 100°C, wait for approx. 5 minutes; if engine temp. is >100°C, wait approx. 10 minutes.
Displayed value ≤ 0.05 A, or ≤ 0.085 A  (vehicles with immobilizer)
Specified value reached: Carry out test step 2.
 
  G1 MULTIMETER DIRECT CURRENT TYPE OF MEASUREMENT W10/W16/4      
      IMPORTANT Do not activate any other consumers during the test. If other consumers are activated, wait another 4 minutes (after-run time).  
2   MULTIMETER   Unlock vehicle.
Wait approx. 4 minutes (after-run time for electronic components)
Model 163: If engine temperature is > 100°C, wait for approx. 5 minutes; if engine temp. is >100°C, wait approx. 10 minutes.
Displayed value ≤ 0.05 A, or ≤ 0.085 A  (vehicles with immobilizer)
Specified value reached: End of test
 
  G1 MULTIMETER DIRECT CURRENT TYPE OF MEASUREMENT W10/W16/4      
      IMPORTANT Do not activate any other consumers during the test. If other consumers are activated, wait another 4 minutes (after-run time).