Multi Meter VS Test Light Help
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=17680
Printed Date: June 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Topic: Multi Meter VS Test Light Help
Posted By: Audio Heaven
Subject: Multi Meter VS Test Light Help
Date Posted: August 16, 2003 at 3:25 PM
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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Posted By: anonymous
Date Posted: August 16, 2003 at 3:37 PM
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
Anonymous
Posted By: benjaminthe1st
Date Posted: August 17, 2003 at 2:35 AM
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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