61 20 ... Battery Open-Circuit Current Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .

Observe Service Information Adapter for open-circuit current measurement.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Open-Circuit Current Test

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The open-circuit current test is performed using the Diagnosis and Information System (DIS).