Protege LX L4-1489cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
5.
Slightly lift clamp and wrap the jumper wire around the bottom of the post and attach the alligator clip to the cable clamp.
6.
Remove the clamp from post then connect an ammeter as shown.
Note
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Be sure ammeter fuse is good. If fuse is blown, it will create an open circuit which will defeat the purpose of this procedure.
7.
Remove the alligator clip from the cable clamp and measure the back-up current.
Specification
20mA (0.020A)
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It is necessary to wait a minimum of one (1) minute after removing the key from the ignition and closing all doors before measuring back-up
current. This is the time necessary for dome lights and CPU's to shut down and back-up current to achieve specification.
If back-up current exceeds specification, a short exists or a defective component is causing excessive current flow.