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Battery Draw - Additional Information - keywords crank current dead flashing fluke indicator light no start theft

Subject:Battery Draw Additional Info

Models:2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu/Maxx
2005-2006 Pontiac G6



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

When checking for battery draw of this vehicle you might notice a fluctuation of Milli amps on the Fluke meter.

Recommendation/Instructions:

This condition is NORMAL as the theft deterrent light is flashing with the key off. This light flashing on and off (1 time per second) will cause a spike of about 20-30 Milli amps on the fluke meter.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.