Power Probe 3 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Hook-up and quick self-test ............................................................................................................. 3
Turning the Audio Tone On & Off ................................................................................................... 3
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................................................. 4
Voltage & Polarity testing ................................................................................................................ 5
Continuity testing ............................................................................................................................. 5
Activating components out of vehicle’s electrical system ............................................................... 6
Testing trailer lights and connections............................................................................................... 7
Activating electrical components in the Vehicle .............................................................................. 8
Activating electrical components with Ground ............................................................................... 9
Checking for bad ground contacts ................................................................................................. 10
Following & Locating Short Circuits ............................................................................................ 10
Red/Green Indicator & Audio Tone ............................................................................................... 10
Modes 1, 2, 3 .................................................................................................................................. 11
Modes 4, 5, Chart ........................................................................................................................... 12
Specifi cations ................................................................................................................................. 13
Rocker Switch Replacement .......................................................................................................... 14
Power Probe warranty ..................................................................................................... Back Cover
IMPORTANT TIP: When powering-up components, you can increase the life of your Power Probe switch if you fi rst press
the switch, then contact the tip to the component. The arcing will take place at the tip instead of the contacts of the switch.
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