Practice question
To perform a parasitic draw test (checking for battery drain with the vehicle off), how should a digital multimeter be connected to the circuit?
- Set the meter to DC Amps and connect it in series between the disconnected battery cable and the battery terminal post
- Set the meter to DC Volts and connect it in parallel across the positive and negative battery posts
- Set the meter to Ohms and connect the leads to the alternator housing
- Set the meter to AC Amps and connect it in series with the radio fuse
Answer: A — Set the meter to DC Amps and connect it in series between the disconnected battery cable and the battery terminal post
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