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Audio Heaven

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Posted: August 16, 2003 at 3:25 PM / IP Logged

Hi,

I have a question. When testing wires for car alarms and remote starters which is better to use a Multi Meter or a Test Light?

The test light is Weakon SST which has both power and ground testing capabilities and is run off 12v either from the cig lighter or the battery

I am confused

Thanks

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anonymous

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Posted: August 16, 2003 at 3:37 PM / IP Logged

A DMM will always be better than a test light even if it is "computer friendly". Just for fun plug your test light into a cig lighter and use a multimeter to test both voltage at the tip, and also resistance to ground from the tip.

Happy metering

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Posted: August 17, 2003 at 2:35 AM / IP Logged

concour with Anon, not all airbag wires are shielded in yellow tubing. A DMM or digital multimeter is the only safe way to do probe wires. A lightmeter even one deamed safe isn't, nor is a analog multi-meter.

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