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multi-meter

Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:51 pm
by thekrazyasian
has anyone ever used a multi-meter for their 86? if you did what did you use and what did you like about it?

-Ed

Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:24 pm
by hvguy
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:45 pm
by pecx
Multi meter . .. ? Yeah I use to check fuse, airbag resistor, wiring, battery voltage/amp.

Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:43 pm
by hvguy
pecx wrote:Multi meter . .. ? Yeah I use to check fuse, airbag resistor, wiring, battery voltage/amp.
Same here. And to check the sinusoidal output of my flux capacitor.

Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:24 pm
by CBR_TOY
hvguy wrote:
pecx wrote:Multi meter . .. ? Yeah I use to check fuse, airbag resistor, wiring, battery voltage/amp.
Same here. And to check the sinusoidal output of my flux capacitor.
not needed hvguy

Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:35 pm
by dr.occa
hvguy wrote:
pecx wrote:Multi meter . .. ? Yeah I use to check fuse, airbag resistor, wiring, battery voltage/amp.
Same here. And to check the sinusoidal output of my flux capacitor.
:roll:

used the multimeter just to check continuity, resistance on parts such as coils and relays, also check proper voltage reading on the charging system.

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:56 pm
by pecx
Recently I used it to install TPS sensor. It cant be done with out it.

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:15 pm
by Ricky86
Ive used my trusty Craftsman meter on EVERYTHING on my dumb car:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03482141000P

Cant beat it for 20 bucks 8) !

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:51 pm
by hvguy
Actually I can beat that with 4.99 from harbor freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=98025

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:14 pm
by Overdrift
i got mine on sale for 2.99


I've compared it to my friends fluke and my $200 matco multimeter and its almost dead on with both.

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:38 pm
by hvguy
Overdrift wrote:i got mine on sale for 2.99


I've compared it to my friends fluke and my $200 matco multimeter and its almost dead on with both.
Yeah, I aquired a brand new fluke while working out here in NC. I do say its very nice. And ya cant beat free!

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:32 am
by Ricky86
NICE!!! You cant go bad with a free Fluke 8) !!!