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• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:09:16 -0700
  ...Digital volt-ohm meters, which are far more capable.......like for checking oxygen sensor output ....... cost more of course. Recently my 20 year old...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:31:30 -0400
  ...I >just put a new Temp II in this morning, BTW. > >What's the procedure for testing it? One lead should be ~0v (ground...
• Re: Multimeter help for the idiot
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:26:26 -0600
  Some multi meters have different plug ports for your test leads,and some have a fuseable link internally to prevent damage to said meter...
• Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 8 Jan 2017 20:01:43 +0000
  ...MS2108A Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter 400 AC DC Current Hz Tester This meter is now my travel meter and I'll be getting...
• Re: Which Voltmeter to use?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 11:59:17 -0700
  ...toaster into the wall socket; you add the meter to > whatever curcuit you are testing and this increases the load on that > circuit. Plug...
• Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:27:35 -0600
  ...economy meter is rated > for Category 3 protection. > > > > MS2108A Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter 400 AC DC Current Hz Tester > > > > This meter is now...
• Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:13:41 -0700
  ...with the digital one. >> So how come so many volts? Is this bad? Or is my meter simply screwy or >> my testing technique faulty...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:24:48 -0700
  I wonder what the heck you are referring to. Diesels inject fuel under tremendous pressure right into the cylinder when it is already at...
• Re: Talking Multi Meter found
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 12 May 2021 23:00:04 -0400
  ...are ready to do a little multi meter basic instruction. >>>> >>>> I have ordered a Multi meter and some extra leads and such . >>>> >>>> This one...
• Re: Test equipment--"Official VW multimeter"
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 20:59:43 -0700
  ...At 08:43 PM 9/28/99 -0500, you wrote: >If you want to go with a digital meter (what I would recommend), look...
• Re: Which Voltmeter to use?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 02:23:21 -0400
  ...toaster into the wall socket; you add the meter to whatever curcuit you are testing and this increases the load on that circuit. Plug...
• Re: O2-sensor results with digital voltmenter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:24:44 -0500
  ...Typical digital meters average their readings over a period of 1/3 to 1/2 second, so they can't meaningfully track the transitions...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:28:06 -0700
  ...No, if you use a quality digital VOM with protected circuitry. Also, NEVER disconnect or connect any terminals unless the ignition key is off...
• Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:22:29 -0400
  ...with the digital one. So how come so many volts? Is this bad? Or is my meter simply screwy or my testing technique faulty...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:40:19 -0700
  ...What is " connect alternator/regulator tester" ?? All I have is my digital ohm meter. Is that what they are saying ? Dennis J Dennis Jowell...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:55:14 -0700
  ...What is " connect > alternator/regulator tester" ?? All I have is my digital ohm meter. Is > that what they are saying ? > > Dennis J > > Dennis Jowell...
• Re: Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:20:31 -0700
  ...While in camp at Bayview State Park in Washington, I did some more testing on the faulty ECU with my digital Volt Ohm meter...
• Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:57:31 -0700
  ...with the digital one. > �So how come so many volts? �Is this bad? �Or is my meter simply screwy or > my testing technique faulty...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:11:16 -0700
  It is not in any true sense a cold start injector. All it is for is to slightly change the timing of the normal...
• Re: Hesitation on 87 Vanagon O2 sensor? reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 04:26:29 EDT
  ...An analog volt meter would be better ( unless you digital meter has an anlalog graph). If you were to check the CO now it...
• bow-wow blues (follow up)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:11:48 -0400
  ...meter in the tailpipe, is there a "shade tree mechanic" method I can use without the CO meter? (I do have a Fluke digital...
• Start of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:06:07 -0400
  ...And you should be aware that analog meters have much larger errors in general than digitals; and accuracy is specified in such a way...
• oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:12:42 -0400
  Can an oxygen sensor performance be evaluated by monitoring the voltage it produces with a digital v/o meter? If so what are the...
• Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:53:16 -0800
  ...than a dorky multiple LED test panel (like the westie unit) or my digital multimeter...but the digital meter and different sun intensities, day...
• digitool
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 11:14:11 -0500
  ...I then added some LEDs for instant information gathering of the digital signals. With much prodding I then added a LCD panel meter with...
• Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:44:21 -0600
  ...economy meter is rated > for Category 3 protection. > > > > MS2108A Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter 400 AC DC Current Hz Tester > > > > This meter is now...
• Re: bow-wow blues (follow up)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 12:07:11 -0400
  On Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:11:48 -0400, Ron Komoroski < Yes, you can test your O2 sensor by using your meter. Attach the...
• Re: Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:21:02 -0500
  ...digital Fluke meters, as well as Craftsman branded. > >> > >>Honestly, for a car 90% of what you will ever do is checking > >>continuity or testing...
• Re: How to fix the digital clock?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:34:14 -0400
  ...to test? > > Rob, is it safe to assume this is the '88 Wolfsburg you mentioned in > some previous post? (hint, hint) > > The digital clock...
• Re: Talking Multi Meter found
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 12 May 2021 20:48:05 -0700
  ...Talking Multi Meter found Yes, This is the one I have ordered and it should arrive Saturday! Some fun ahead. Eric Caron > On May...
• Re: Multimeters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 18:41:20 -0500
  ...To test a dry cell or dry battery you have to load it with something approximating a working load. Digital meters in general have...
• Re: Multimeters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 18:28:48 -0600
  ...To test a dry cell or dry battery > you have to load it with something approximating > a working load. Digital meters in general have...
• Re: Overnight Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 13:40:33 -0600
  ...Do the meter test as recommended; you might want to start with it on a high current range just in case, so you don...
• Re: End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:04:46 -0400
  ...However! It's not really a hybrid, it's a > regular digital meter with a driver that pushes the digital value out > to the...
• Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jan 2017 17:46:32 -0500
  ...economy meter is rated > for Category 3 protection. > > > > MS2108A Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter 400 AC DC Current Hz Tester > > > > This meter is now...
• Re: Which Voltmeter to use?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 00:54:53 -0400
  ...toaster into the wall socket; you add the meter to > > whatever curcuit you are testing and this increases the load on that > > circuit. Plug...
• Re: O2 Sensor, Bucking etc.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 19:02:17 EST
  ...Last night I removed our O2 sensor and did a >little = >test. I brought it inside, connected it to a digital mult-meter and...
• Re: Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:41:52 -0500
  ...digital Fluke meters, as well as Craftsman branded. > > >> > > >>Honestly, for a car 90% of what you will ever do is checking > > >>continuity or testing...
• End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:09:47 -0400
  ...However! It's not really a hybrid, it's a regular digital meter with a driver that pushes the digital value out to the...
• Re: digifant
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 23:22:32 -0700
  ...It is also difficult to > attach test leads to measure many devices on our digifants. > I have looked at several options on ways to...
• Re: Voltage/mixture sensor, testing O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 23:14:54 -0700
  ...Do the propane torch test to check your sensor. Attach a digital voltmeter to the sensor. Hold the flame of the torch on the...
• Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:18:40 -0800
  ...economy meter is rated >> for Category 3 protection. >>> >>> MS2108A Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter 400 AC DC Current Hz Tester >>> >>> This meter is now...
• Re: End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:42:56 -0400
  ...However! It's not really a hybrid, it's a > regular digital meter with a driver that pushes the digital value out > to the...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:16:47 -0700
  ...You > can use an alalog > > meter if you do not have a digital one. Just make sure > to set it to > > AC volt and...
• Re: Which Voltmeter to use?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 11:15:11 -0700
  ...toaster into the wall socket; you add the meter to > > > whatever curcuit you are testing and this increases the load on that > > > circuit. Plug...
• Vanagon Syndrome cont...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:06:04 -0700
  ...Tested the following components with a good digital meter: AFM-OK before and after cleaning with electronic cleaner, re-tracking wiper arm, installing capacitor...
• Re: Digifant dashboard analysis tool you are making
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:47:22 -0500
  ...It is necessary at present to use a digital meter to probe the analog signals, temp1, temp2, oxygen, and afm wiper. This is a...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:49:01 -0700
  ...You can use an alalog > meter if you do not have a digital one. Just make sure to set it to > AC volt and...
• Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 16:49:17 -0700
  You're right -- I tested the new setup this week and the analog 60-0-60A meter does not have enough resolution to monitor...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:21:53 -0500
  ...You >>>> can use an alalog >>>> > meter if you do not have a digital one. Just make sure >>>> to set it to >>>> > AC volt and...
• Re: Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:37:02 -0800
  ...digital Fluke meters, as well as Craftsman branded. >>>>> >>>>> Honestly, for a car 90% of what you will ever do is checking >>>>> continuity or testing...
• Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:42:45 -0800
  ...than a dorky multiple LED test > panel (like the westie unit) or my digital multimeter...but the digital > meter and different sun intensities, day...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:25:08 -0400
  ...What is " >>> connect alternator/regulator tester" ?? All I have is my digital ohm >>> meter. Is that what they are saying ? >>> >>> Dennis J >>> >>> Dennis Jowell...
• Re: digifant
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:46:18 -0400
  ...It is also difficult to > > attach test leads to measure many devices on our digifants. > > I have looked at several options on ways to...
• Re: Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:37:02 -0800
  ...digital Fluke meters, as well as Craftsman branded. > >> > >>Honestly, for a car 90% of what you will ever do is checking > >>continuity or testing...
• Re: [Syncro] AFM testing
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 19:17:24 -0800
  ...You need an analog meter to get a really good result from this as you are looking for a smooth increase or decrease in...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:39:10 -0700
  ...meter ? > essential to checking wiring harness continuity. > the less expensive ones, analogue, start at under 5 > dollars- made in china > of course. > Digital volt...
• Re: doc wattson or watts up?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:34:12 -0700
  ...thoughts are after some use. > > http://www.powerwerx.com/digital-meters/doc-wattson-meter-dc-inline.html > > I'm leaning towards buying the doc...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:05:35 -0700
  ...Why not just use an analog RPM meter? I have an old Sears automotive tune-up tester. It has an analog RPM meter on...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:49:15 -0700
  ...You >>> can use an alalog >>> > meter if you do not have a digital one. Just make sure >>> to set it to >>> > AC volt and...