Drain Testing Procedures

Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 50 milliamps with all the electrical accessories OFF and the vehicle at rest. Current drains can be tested with this procedure. With Multimeter Test Procedure

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS TEST ON A LEAD-ACID BATTERY THAT HAS RECENTLY BEEN RECHARGED.

CAUTION: Do not crank the engine or operate accessories that draw more than 10A. You could open the fuse in the meter.

NOTE: Many computers draw 10 mA or more continuously.