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Electrical System - Quiescent (Parasitic) Drain Current

414-03

DATE
5/98

V8 XJ Series/XK8

MODEL
1997 MY-ON XK8 Range
1998 MY-ON V8 XJ Series

VIN
001001-ON
812256-ON

Quiescent Drain Current - Specifications - Not In Workshop Manual

Issue:

This bulletin provides specifications for vehicle quiescent drain.

Action:





Use a digital voltmeter/ammeter to measure current drain with the hood, trunk and all doors closed and the security system unarmed.

NOTE:
Remove Ignition key before measuring current drain.

The total current drain will be slightly higher if the vehicle is equipped with certain Jaguar Approved Accessories (ie. Cellphone). In addition, note that if the Security System is armed, a digital meter may show a pulsation occurring with the flashing of the LED of the Security System.

Warranty Information:

The above data is provided as a guideline for information purposes only.