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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
...20 kohm/volt but the approaching the size of the > cheapie 2k/V meters (Triplett calls it "hand-sized"). 3 VDC > scale. This meter...
Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:00:55 -0700
...12/24 Volt LCD Voltage Meter - Camping > World_ > (http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm/Outdoor-and-RV-Accessories/19983/skunum=19983:src...
Re: dual battery
Historical mailing list - TC
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 06:56:26 -0800
...to the devices when dc volts on batt drop below say 11v prevent complete discharge on batt, lcd meter to show load/ chg rates...
RE: Where can I rent a CO meter in East Bay (CA)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 17:09:43 -0800
...However a friend directed me to the local Heathkit (Zenith) = >| dealer who had a CO meter that you could build. Yes, it takes a...
Acceleration Problem at gren light... Solved
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Sat, 9 May 1998 00:27:24 -0700
...the 35 volts 22 microfarad tantalum capacitor installed in the airflow meter harness ( the original capacitor is a 10 volts but on my van...
Re: westy water/battery level meter wiring...
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 4 Apr 2006 05:30:03 -0700
...back of the meter.what is the purpose of >each ground the way you understand it? > >I can get the volts and water level...
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
...20 kohm/volt but the approaching the size of the > cheapie 2k/V meters (Triplett calls it "hand-sized"). 3 VDC > scale. This meter...
Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 19:26:00 -0700
...The chrome bumpers are always good grounds in my experiece. > > I would not use a volt meter for this type of test usually. A...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:44:21 -0600
...Also, at some point you know you will > try to use the same meter for a 120 volt AC circuit or maybe you are...
Re: Surepower 1315 and charging issues
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 5 May 2009 19:13:42 -0700
...So I went down to the > garage to grab my battery charger and volt meter. The charger was > connected directly to the aux battery...
Re: Vitrifrigo temp data
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 7 Jul 2013 17:14:34 -0400
...your meter will do that. An amp-hour at ten volts has ten times the energy of an amp-hour at one volt; watt...
no start?
Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
Sun, 24 Jan 2016 21:04:10 +0000
...I have one of those cigarette lighter volt meters and after sitting overnight it reads 12.6 volts. When I turn the key to...
Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:13:58 -0400
For volt metering I have one of these: http://casitaclub.com/forums/uploads/post-2-1108950089.jpg not sure if RS still sells them...
Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Thu, 16 Sep 2004 23:03:16 -0400
...a voltmeter can be used in place of the test light. for most purposes, an inexpensive analog multi-meter is the most useful for...
Re: Multimeter recommendation
Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:53:06 -0600
...get one with "tone" for test continuity, ac and dc volts, "loop" amp meter. These types can be found at many stores, Menards, Fleet...
Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Jul 1996 12:12:10 -0400
...Also check that the supply voltage is good. Should be baatery voltage to the heater. Dennis.
Re: Volt Ohm Meter: Continuity Checking, Ohm Range Settings
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:58:18 -0800
RE: DVM Question Make sure you are not touching the probes especially at the low ranges. The body is a fair conductor.
Re: Custom VDO/Sunpro or other brand Guages for Oil Temp, Water Temp, Volt Meter
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 21 May 2009 17:14:57 -0600
http://www.flickr.com/photos/syncronaut/3362333195/sizes/l/in/set-72157615490910502/ > > Bob > '87 Syncro Westy >
Re: Headlight relay upgrade?_wire sizes
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:15:12 -0500
David Beierl wrote: > Most people don't have access to a meter that will > measure such low resistances Not to mention that most cheap...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 20:31:15 -0500
...Cheap analog meters have an impedance of 2,000 ohms for every > volt on the scale, so a ten-volt scale would have 20...
inexpensive nice LED panel Voltmeter
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:10:09 -0400
...http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Red-LED-Panel-Meter-Mini-Digital-Voltmeter-DC-0V-To-99_9V-p-49602.html I'll use it...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 22:54:36 -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: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:02:48 -0400
...Nothing connected to the O2 sensor input, measure the voltage with a good DMM. Then connect the dash meter and measure again, if the...
Re: Why do JC Whitney Battery isolators have this VW caveat
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 19:40:34 -0800
The voltage drop across the diode is on the order of 0.7vdc. If the alternator is measuring at the alternator rather than the...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 17:46:32 -0500
...Also, at some point you know you will > try to use the same meter for a 120 volt AC circuit or maybe you are...
Re: O2 Sensor, Bucking etc.
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 19:02:17 EST
...lead of the >= >meter hanging in mid air! Are these sensors magic or was my stupid >test = >creating static voltage or a "force field...
Re: Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:55:16 -0500
...If so leave engine running and connect back to > the ECU while voltmeter still connected. The meter*should* > immediately begin showing random changing readings...
Re: Which Voltmeter to use?
Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
Thu, 26 Aug 1999 22:42:54 -0400
...A lot of very fast voltage changes are averaged out with most meters. Janette & Dick Smith 85 Westfalia--Sally Ann Norwich, NY ----- Original Message...
Re: voltage question
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 03:42:46 -0600
...should put out between .1 and .9 volts DC. The red wire on the multi-meter would go to the 02 sensor wire and...
Re.: 87 Vanagon hesitation continues
Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:18:46 -0400
...volts" I am getting with ignition on 0.06 volts with meter set at 1 volt scale and 0.02 volts with meter set...
Voltmeter for Cigarette Lighter Socket
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:42:58 -0700
...I found the circular/round meter at JCWhitney, but I >really >want the rectangular shaped meter, and not digital. >Thanks _________________________________________________________________ Make...
Re: Auxiliary Battery Issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 9 Sep 2003 13:59:48 -0400
...I also directly wired in a voltage meter so I can monitor the amount of juice left in my auxiliary battery. All that being...
Re: breadloaf air flow meter
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 10:06:58
...Is this the probable >cause? How do I test it? > >Paul When this happened to my '77, the culprit was the air flow meter...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:28:15 -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...
02 sensor
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 Jul 1996 08:37:47 -0700 (PDT)
...Then you measure DC volts with a voltmeter up front. My expensive Haltech meter has 16 led's, but all it is is a...
Re: 2.1WBX running rich
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:34:25 -0500
Mixture control can be easily tested using the oxygen sensor and a good voltmeter. If you have to buy a meter look for one...
87 Vanagon hesitation chapter (3)
Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
Fri, 14 Aug 1998 13:32:53 -0400
...During deceleration above 1250 rpm (fuel gets cut off to the injectors) my volt meter is showing me "negative" 0.05 volts with AC...
LCD display for battery condition for sale
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:08:47 -0800
...I purchased a couple of these LCD's voltage meters to monitor the conditions of my batteries along with a voltage regulator that is...
Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:20:32 -0700
Need to know if you have the 02 sensor still connected into the system while you take the voltage reading. The 02 should still...
Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:25:07 -0400
...Starting from key off cold with sensor connected, should see half-volt until sensor heats up, then near zero for lean, near a volt...
Re: I think I TRULY fixed my surging problem
Historical mailing list - /Nate Saylor
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:41:55 -0800
...Then I put a voltage meter (positive to sensor wire, negative to ground) on the o2 sensor wire and measured to voltage output from...
Re: O2 sensor transition time
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 7 May 2009 07:38:29 -0700
...O2 sensor transition time >> >> >>> At 09:39 PM 5/6/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>>> a new Bosch, and using a digital volt meter...
Re: My turn with the O2 sensor issue.
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:16:16 -0500
...I connected the volt meter and while disconnected it ranged from 0V at cold to about 1 volt after a few minutes it pretty...
Re: Blue wire to aux battery dead
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Mon, 7 May 2007 11:57:58 -0400
>yes I have 0 volts at the blue wire to the isolator. I have a volt >meter. Often times you need to kick up...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:18:40 -0800
...Also, at some point you know you will >> try to use the same meter for a 120 volt AC circuit or maybe you are...
Re: charger controllert/low volt Regulator suggestions for 2nd battery system
Historical mailing list - TC
Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:49:27 -0800
> So any suggestions for a regulator system > 1) shuts off dc power to dc circuit panel when voltage is less than 12v from > 2nd...
Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Jul 2014 01:48:46 -0400
...AFM test readings David's suggestion to use an analog voltmeter is a good one. Analog meters catch glitches and dropouts that digital meters...
Re: Custom VDO/Sunpro or other brand Guages for Oil Temp, Water Temp, Volt Meter
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 21 May 2009 17:12:52 -0600
This is what I did in my rig: http://www.flickr.com/photos/syncronaut/sets/72157615490910502/ Bob '87 Syncro Westy
Re: Broken Ground?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 21 Feb 2001 10:20:55 -0800
...Red wires are usually 12 volt + Ground wires are usually brown or black. You can use a volt meter on the wire to confirm...
Re: good gas consumption?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:32:33 -0500
...Voltage at O2 sensor measured with high-impedance meter (10 Megohm) with engine running and warm should be seen as varying above and below...
I recommend this voltmeter
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:40:57 -0400
...A Fluke it ain't, but the meter with thermocouple cost three dollars more than the thermocouple I bought a while ago for a...
Re: Door electrics problem
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 20 Feb 2005 09:13:17 EST
...Connect one meter lead to a solid ground and take voltage readings at every connection point from the motor terminal back to the line...
Re: Fridge burner LED
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 11 Jun 2000 00:36:24 -0400
...Might want to chase around with both AC and DC meter and check your grounds. Anything at all that moves the LED panel ground...
Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Thu, 3 Jul 2014 09:10:38 -0400
You don't need to use five volts if the AFM is disconnected. Any voltage > from around six down should work fine, with appropriate...
Re: ammeter question
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:37:16 -0600
...What I'll do is, meter the before and after ammeter installation voltage and just crank up the solar regulator if needed. Volts are...
Re: Volt Ohm Meter: Continuity Checking, Ohm Range Settings
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 13:02:13 -0800
Now you know WHY the meter has ranges in the first place. Compared to 20,000,000 a mere 1,700 is as good...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 20:05:26 -0500
...Cheap analog meters have an impedance of 2,000 ohms for every > volt on the scale, so a ten-volt scale would have 20...
Re: Engine out, now in: won't start
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:27:42 -0400
...I was fooled by my volt meter because I had one lead of my meter outside off the engine on the frame of the...
Re: Meter Recommendation
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:45:34 -0500
...batt, and maybe output voltage from the inverter. Haven't gotten to that yet, but the stupid little meter is still working. I have...
Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 3 Jul 2014 21:50:57 -1000
if your goal is an inexpensive basic analogue volt meter.. they can be as low at $ 4.95 or even $ 3.95 at Harbor...