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Automotive Application 5. Testing Electrical Systems with a Digital Multimeter  
 
 

Perhaps the most important tool you'll use in troubleshooting auto electrical systems is the multimeter. Basic multimeters measures voltage, current and resistance, while more elaborate multimeters, such as the Fluke 78, or Fluke 88 have features that can check things such as frequency, duty cycle, dwell, make diode tests, and even measure temperature, pressure and vacuum.

 
 
 
THE BASICS

Circuit Resistance
Examples of Ohm's Law
Locating Current Drains
Bad Grounds
Voltage Drop


STARTING SYSTEMS

Batteries
Starter Current


CHARGING SYSTEMS

Alternators
Verifying a Good Alternator
Checking Field Current
Alternator AC Leakage
Checking Ripple Voltage
Alternator Leakage Current

AIR/FUEL SYSTEMS

Ford BP/MAP Sensor
Feedback Carburetor
Fuel Pressure
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Duty Cycle


IGNITION SYSTEMS

Ignition Coils
Spark Plug Wires
Condensers
Hall Effect Position Sensors
Magnetic Position Sensors
RPM


BODY ELECTRIC

Rear Window Defogger
Cooling Systems & Temperature Measurement


 

 

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