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Battery

Typical parasitic load for this vehicle is 10-15 mA. If vehicle does not have one of the following components, then subtract parasitic load of component for typical parasitic load of vehicle (10-15 mA) to determine parasitic load range for vehicle being tested.
^ ABS 1.0 mA
^ BCM 3.0 mA
^ CD Changer (refer to *Note below) 3.0 mA,0-1.0 mA
^ ECM & TCM 0-1.0 mA
^ Generator 0-1.0 mA
^ HVAC Delayed Blower Control 1.0 mA
^ I/P Cluster W/Security Flashing "Security" Telltale 1.2 mA
^ On-Star 0-1.0 mA
^ Radio 2.8-4.3 mA
^ Headlamp Inputs to BCM 0-1.0 mA

NOTE: During CD changer initialization, parasitic current draw will fluctuate between 3 mA-1 A. The initialization period lasts up to a maximum of 90 seconds. After initialization, the CD changer parasitic current draw will stabilize at approximately 3 mA.

If the CD changer door is open and the light is illuminated, the parasitic current draw will be approximately 65 mA. The light will remain on for two minutes. After the light goes out, the CD changer parasitic current draw will stabilize at approximately 3 mA.