the best tool for installs

A freezer with Jim Beam in it for blowing off steam after a pain in the ass install.Russ.

I found this new tool thats the best! Its called a Mista Meter, some dude designed and built a meter just for installers!  Hand made and stuff, does everything you want all in , and is computer friendly. Check it out http://www.intraface.com

I bought two, one for shop and one for road.  Built like a brick house too

Sorry,  it's http:// www.intriface.com

yeah,  if you have it set to "volts" it acts just like a test light (trip locks, relays , etc) but, set it to continuity and it acts more like a logic probe (red light = 12V / green light = ground), and is best for more sensitive circuits. All I know is that i've used it now for about 5 months, and havent had anything but great results, and I do a toyota dealer and a Dodge dealer which are all 2004-2005 cars.  Besides, airebag wires are so well marked now, usually dont even attempt.

Then I paid about  $100 bucks, but  i dont know what he charges now

avxtech i think a $15 dollar radioshack pocket DVM can do a better job. And for a hundred bucks that is way to much for that you can get a powerlogic probe II for way under a bill on ebay. Thepencil the antenna is great and best of all its free. I took a honda civic antenna n grinded it down to about a foot n a half n i carry it around in my toolbox. Its great for stuffing wires through grommets. Maybe all of you guys just forgot to mention about your crimper. There has not been a day that i havnt used my thomas n belts crimper. I've used channel lock snap-on and i think by far thomas n belts is the best. Heres a little tip, take your  Dremel n grind down the bump on your crimper alittle and it takes alot less force to crimp a connector.