How to Check Battery Drain: The Complete Diagnostic Guide

how to check battery drain

A parasitic battery drain occurs when electrical components continue pulling current from your vehicle’s battery after the ignition is turned off and the control modules have gone to sleep. Standard parasitic draw on modern vehicles ranges from 20mA to 50mA (0.02A to 0.05A) to power keyless entry receivers, clock memories, and engine control units (ECUs). […]