Asked by Kortney Whitted on May 25, 2024
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Technician A says key-off battery drain occurs when a system or component continues to draw power from the battery even after the vehicle is shut down.Technician B says that only certain modern vehicles have some key-off draws.Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B
Battery Drain
The depletion of a battery's charge, often occurring when electrical devices consume power faster than it can be replenished or when the vehicle is not in use.
Key-Off
The state of an automotive electrical system when the ignition key is turned to the off position, cutting power to the engine and most electrical components.
- Understand the principle of parasitic drains and their effect on the battery.
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Elianys RodríguezMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Technician A is correct because key-off battery drain, also known as parasitic drain, can occur in any vehicle when a component or system continues to draw power from the battery even after the vehicle has been shut off, not just in modern vehicles as suggested by Technician B.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principle of parasitic drains and their effect on the battery.
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