I agree with Mat that multimetres can confuse people. They will pick up stray voltages and/or they will indicate a voltage when there is actually a voltage drop under load. a test light provides a load and shows up the bad connection/resistance. if that makes sense.
bigfatmat1,
Jan 27, 5:15pm
it is perfect for testing earths better than a multi meter
what don't use them for circuits ya like doing things the hard way lol to much time up ya sleeves to piss round with a multimeter.
The only thing I would errr on the side of caution with would be airbags but even then ya can still use em
bigfatmat1,
Jan 27, 5:15pm
I laughed out lol thats a good one.
mrfxit,
Jan 27, 5:26pm
Yep 1st point of call is to find out where the power starts & stops. = replace fuses with known good units & check cables/plugs Next is to find out why
I often do it in this order & variations, on a multi bulb fault
Replace/ swap over fuses Operate/ fiddle with the light switchs Check cable's & connections including battery connections Check /swap bulbs Check voltages IF theres power but still no lights after doing the above
mecanix,
Jan 27, 7:47pm
kick it in the balls.
r15,
Jan 27, 8:12pm
from my experience with tool usage
test light / not wanting to use multimeter = amatuer
multimeter = proper tool for the job.
you could say why piss around with ring spanners when you could just use a cresent, but we all know what the correct tool is for the job
mechnificent,
Jan 27, 8:16pm
Ha, joke. Matt and I are both professionals.
It's the amatures that get confused easily with multimeters.
A teslight only needs one hand, it subjects circuits to a load, it's faster than waiting for a reading to stabilise.
jono2912,
Jan 27, 8:20pm
I think it all comes down to personal preference. No point bickering.
If you want to use a test light, use a test light.
If you want to use a multimeter, use a multimeter.
Simple.
mrfxit,
Jan 27, 8:25pm
If you want to use a FBH when both of the others fail to find the fault then . so be it ;-)
mechnificent,
Jan 27, 11:19pm
Yeah but when you're a pimply faced apprentice you look so pro with the gauge in your hand, frowning at the dial and change modes and all that.
bigfatmat1,
Jan 28, 2:59am
lol multimeter = trouble and incorrect readings. Its not a preference. Its simply not the the right tool for the job like the cresent.
when the car don't go and the ecu has no smoke left in it you will realise that wasn't a power supply like my multimeter said it was and I will lol
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