16. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT VITALITY 50 CURRENTD LEAKAGE TEST Turn the ignition switch "OFF". Remove the battery cover. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery. Connect the ammeter (+) probe to the negative (-) cable and the ammeter (-) probe to the battery (-) terminal. With the ignition switch "OFF", check for current leakage. · When measuring current using a tester, set it to high range, and then bring the range down to an appropriate level. Current flow higher than the range selected may blow out the fuse in the tester. · While measuring current, do not turn the ignition switch "ON". A sudden surge of current may blow out the fuse in the tester. Specified current leakage: 1mA maximum If current leakage exceeds the specified value, a shorted circuit is likely. Locate the short by disconnecting connections one by one and measuring the current. 16-7