Gap Diagnostic IIDTool - Tips to Avoid Battery Drainage

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IIDTool
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User Manual : Version 33, Firmware V3.0
2.7.2 Tips to avoid battery drainage
Several tasks performed with the IIDTool can be done with the engine running (outside). There is no
riskofdischargingthebatteryinthiscase.However,ifataskrequirestheenginetobestopped;the
following message will appear:
For all vehicles 2010 and + “The engine will automatically shut down.”
For all other vehicles: “The engine is running, stop the engine and turn the ignition” (position II).
The IIDTool can be used for several operations without starting the engine. Thus some short tasks can
be performed in an indoor environment such as a garage.
However, if the duration of the tasks performed without the possibility of starting the vehicle (that is to
sayinaclosedenvironment),isestimatedatmorethan10minutes*,thereisariskofdischargingthe
car battery.
*(Indicativeonlyandwillvaryaccordingtothebatterystate).
Options to prevent battery discharge during longer tasks
Situation Solution
External environment Starttheengine*
Closed environment (garage...)
Use a power supply connected to the
vehicle’s battery (type Midtronic PSC-550,
CTEK or equivalent)
Table 14. Tips to avoid battery drainage
*Somefeaturesrequiretheenginetobeo󰀨.Inthiscase,useapowersupply.
CAUTION
Battery chargers are to be avoided due to poor line regulation.