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  • Re: AC relay question
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:40:00 -0500
    ...Those 2 relays seemed to test > fine and the digital meter showed continuity on the switching > terminals. But the larger relay (C) looks to...
  • Re: advice on installing 72 Eberspacher BN4, into a 67 westy
    Historical mailing list - G. Lee
    Sat, 25 Oct 2003 10:00:42 -0600
    ...Bench test the heater and set the mixture for your elevation. The BN4 heater uses a metering fuel pump to control the mixture, this...
  • Re: Multimeter recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:15:12 -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: Monitoring aux battery charging?
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Sun, 10 Oct 2004 18:15:26 -0800
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > You're right -- I tested the new setup this week and the analog 60-0-60A > meter does not have...
  • AC relay question
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:33:06 -0800
    ...Those 2 relays seemed to test fine and the digital meter showed continuity on the switching terminals. But the larger relay (C) looks to...
  • Re: Digital thermometer with clock and volt meter
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 21:55:48 -0400
    ...The voltage measurement is a nice bonus, and per your test, seems pretty accurate. an on-off-on toggle switch would be allow it...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:36:47 -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: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:27:14 -0700
    ...Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter > At 01:40 PM 9/26/2008, Jim Felder wrote... >>David, as I just wrote to...
  • Re: Digital thermometer with clock and volt meter
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:26:14 -0700
    ...Digital thermometer with clock and volt meter I like that! $15 seems like a bargain for this item. I have a smaller radio shack...
  • Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 9 Dec 2016 14:50:39 -0500
    ...than a dorky multiple LED test > > panel (like the westie unit) or my digital multimeter...but the digital > > meter and different sun intensities, day...
  • oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 09:43:09 -0500
    ...An analog volt meter would be better ( unless you digital meter has an >anlalog graph). If you were to check the CO now it...
  • Re: Multimeter recommendation
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:35:38 -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: Vanagon Syndrome cont...
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 22:28:14 -0400
    ...s what I've done so far: > > Tested the following components with a good digital meter: > AFM-OK before and after cleaning with electronic...
  • Re: Checking output of alternator.
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:10:24 -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: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:05:57 -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: Front Heater wiring *REVISITED*
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:06:10 -0500
    ...If by any faint chance the ten amp range on your meter is fused, don't do this test unless you're willing to...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:18:35 -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 help for the idiot
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:07:52 -0500
    ...matter with a digital meter. It will just show a minus sign if connected backward. Results with a 12V test light depend on the...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:42:44 -0400
    ...Learned a lot! I also now have a nice new digital VOM Meter for testing my Westy electrics (Thanks Dennis H for that thought...
  • Re: Checking output of alternator.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:47:46 -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: Vanagon Ignition Timing
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Wed, 3 Sep 1997 02:59:19 UT
    ...This made me wonder how close the pulley mark is compared to the TDC sensor and digital test rig that VW uses. (I've...
  • O2 sensors, setting air mixture
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 21 Nov 1994 11:52:07 CST6CDT
    ...BTW, if you do happen to have a CO meter, it is ESSENTIAL to take your reading at the test plug *before* the catalytic...
  • Re: Talking Multi Meter found
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 13 May 2021 09:04:01 -0400
    ...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: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:50:41 -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: Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:14:59 -0500
    ...You may get a reading for DC amps when the meter is set to AC amps, but it won't be accurate. >battery and...
  • Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:03:38 -0400
    At 01:40 PM 9/26/2008, Jim Felder wrote... >David, as I just wrote to Larry A., it climbs to around .843 and...
  • Re: Subject: 84, rich running, help request...
    Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 14:24:52 -0500
    ...You will need the Bentley, a thermometer and a good digital Ohm meter. It's easier to just replace it IMHO. Let me know...
  • Re: Checking output of alternator.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:47:23 -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: CB or cell?
    Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:26:52 -0500
    ...You can study the actual test on sites like http://www.eham.net. With 50 watts on 2 meters and a 5/8 wavelength...
  • Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:19:10 -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: Friday off-T solar questions:long
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:56:26 -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...
  • REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
    Historical mailing list - Inua
    Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:12:20 -0500
    ...sent to a digital meter. Pricey set up. But my clay buddy came up with an idea. He did some testing, and voila!!! He...
  • Re: Analyzer question
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Wed, 23 May 2001 23:17:38 -0600
    ...First, a cheaper and just as efficient means of testing a closed loop system is applying a good digital volt meter (say $40) to...
  • digifant tool update
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:28:49 -0500
    ...so easy to use a meter to check its operating voltage. The various digifant sensors / devices / can be tested dynamically for normal operation or...
  • Condensor for 90A alternator
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 13 Apr 2003 08:52:19 -0700
    ...Does anyone have the correct range of values for the O2 sensor? Bentley suggests the only way to test is with a CO meter...
  • Re: O2 sensor coax wire testing
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 22 Jan 2002 03:17:48 -0500
    ...in response to the ECU's fiddling -- however with an ordinary digital meter all you will see is that the reading jumps around above...
  • Re: Battery Drain
    Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:09:43 -0600
    You will need a good analog volt meter for this test. First, you will need to isolate each potential source of drain. Make a...
  • Air Flow Meters. -or-
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 2 Feb 1996 16:21:28 CST6CDT
    ...Re-installed the meter. Lacking a scope but having in possesion a new digital multimeter (gift from Barb, she understands me) i hooked up...
  • Re: Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:48:23 -0700
    ...My list of basic testing and diagnostic tools : Digital ( preferably ) volt ohm meter 12 v test light couple of jumper wires remote starter switch...
  • Re: Checking output of alternator.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:22:19 -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: digifant
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Sat, 13 Jun 1998 18:34:04 -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: Engine Cranks but No Start
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:28:52 -1000
    ...12 volt test light digital volt-/ohm meter jumper wire or two < lol..the fuel pump can be jumpered at the fuel pump relay...
  • Re: Checking output of alternator.
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:15:44 -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: A/C Wiring/electrical help (pic)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:23:08 -0400
    ...Our little digital meters will measure millivolts very handily. In fact we don't bother to figure out the ohms at that point, since...
  • Re: digifant
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Tue, 23 Jun 1998 08:48:29 -0500
    ...connected to a LCD digital readout rather than the >cruder information one gets from LEDs? Many of the Bentley tests are >numerical information rather...
  • Re: bad hall control unit = no spark?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:50:05 -0500
    ...the engine by hand and watching the voltage on a meter. that test is in the bentley also. also remove the rubber boots from...
  • Re: advice on installing 72 Eberspacher BN4, into a 67 westy
    Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
    Mon, 27 Oct 2003 08:51:53 -0700
    ...Just > do a goggle search. > > Bench test the heater and set the mixture for your elevation. The BN4 > heater uses a metering fuel pump...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome cont...
    Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
    Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:12:54 +0000
    ...s what I've done so far: > > Tested the following components with a good digital meter: > AFM-OK before and after cleaning with electronic...
  • Re: Lunch with Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Mon, 21 Nov 94 15:37:47 PST
    ...give much of a thrill to a test light or be particularly visible on a non digital multimeter. According to the schematic for 1979...
  • Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 09:30:19 -0400
    ...no ignition pulses coming in), because then I could check the ISCU on my test bench with all the meters I want, and not...
  • Re: Checking output of alternator.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:32:39 -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: Checking output of alternator.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:18:17 -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: Alternator warning light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 16 Oct 1998 19:45:57 EST
    ...Second, a few meters (I think only older ones) have the testing voltage *opposite* to the color of the test leads -- I've owned...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Sep 2008 to 4 Sep 2008 - Special issue (#2008-966)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:27:17 -0700
    ...The bulb load test makes sense and is a good tip, but I really should learn how to use my digital VOM to test...
  • Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:16:43 -0700
    ...It is important to follow step by step testing procedures as this is often needed to truly find and correct the problem. I realize...
  • Re: How to fix the digital clock?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:21:45 -0400
    ...or test light to check for +12V from that pin to ground. Be very gentle with the contact, don't force your meter probe...
  • 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
    Thu, 21 Oct 1999 20:15:54 -0700
    ...Any other thoughts on valuable measurement techniques? I really like JP's digital panel meters. Cheers, Tom Neal '87 syncro waterleaker, at least 25...
  • air flow meter resistance measurements
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
    Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:21:26 -0700
    ...My 5 digit digital meter isn't as good.) On a new, assumed good, digifant AFM: Alligator clip to Pins 4 (starboard) and 2...
  • Re: Temp II Again
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:06:07 -0400
    ...Even modifying the airflow meter will have little effect unless things are so far out of range, the O2 sensor can't compensate. Dennis...
  • Re: New engine time?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 3 Jan 2006 16:00:20 -0500
    ...Here is a test to check for carbon monoxide in the cooling system.Kinda like the wand that the emmision people have. Get a...