Questions tagged [multimeter]
A multimeter is an electrical troubleshooting tool that typically measures AC and DC volts, amps and ohms.
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Electrical Diagnostic Procedural Lists [closed]
Post your general/specific Testing/Diagnostics Procedural Lists for Automotive Electrical Systems.
These procedures are intended to target vehicles with modern 12V systems.
The format of the site ...
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What is the proper scale to use when measuring infinite resistance
I have a Hyundai Sonata EF (2002 - 2005) model that has problems starting.
The service manual says to ( see picture attached).
What is the proper scale on the DMM to use to measure for infinite ...
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Block heater or cord?
I noticed that my block heat didn't seem to be working on my 2014 Kia rio.
I used a multimeter on omhs to check the resistance at the plug. I gave me me no reading aka open circuit.
Then I ...
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Blown fuse on car by using multimeter
I am currently installing a dash cam (Thinkware F770) on my car (2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost). The camera comes with an optional hardwiring kit so it will stay on even if the car has been parked and ...
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Why do dealers want their technicians to use True RMS multi meters?
Dealers, particularly for General Motors want their technicians to use True RMS multi meters such as the FLUKE 87V.
There are other meters made by FLUKE such as the 88V, which is an "Automotive ...
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How to test a bolted-in heavy duty 50a / 80a / 100a fuse with a multimeter without removing it?
I want to check if this particular 50 amp fuse on a RAV4 (1998 first generation) is blown or not. Just looking, it's hard to tell because of what I assume are blue-green deposits on copper (this is ...
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Can I use a digital multimeter in resistance mode on a “no-load” circuit?
While this question is probably more at home on EE.SE, the implications can be quite profound when troubleshooting automotive problems.
If I want to test for continuity on a 12 V circuit with next to ...
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How to Test an Ignition Coil with a Multimeter
I have a 98 Mazda 626 GF and I'd like to test the ignition coils with a multimeter to see if any of them are starting to fail. The car has ECU controlled timing / ignition and there are two coils, ...
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Multimeter to check car battery current
short background, my car battery will often be too flat to start the car if I don't use it for about 48 hours. Worst it happened the other day after leaving it at airport car park for 4 days and come ...
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Multimeter - Basic Functionality and Howto
Multimeters
I'm looking for some responses regarding multimeter basics for the site tag-wiki to point OP's at when we want them to use one.
The question is;
What are the basic functions of a ...
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How do you test analogue electrical circuits?
When trying to diagnose problems with conventional analogue electrical circuits, such as lights, speakers, heated rear windows, etc, as well as short-circuits and unexplained current draws, it can be ...
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Battery high voltage
I measured my "cigar socket / outlet" with a multimeter. Instead of 12v it had 19v. Is this normal? Is it my voltage regulator, alternator, battery that has problems?
Car:
Peugeot 307, 2.0 XSI 2003
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Is this the correct procedure for a stator test?
Stator Test
I have a 2007 DL 1000 V-Strom:
I followed the following process while checking the stator:
Put multimeter to VAC
Tested the three phases of the stator connector plugged into a new ...
