Power Probe 1 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Power Probe I & II
Hook-up and quick self-test .....................................................................................................3
Polarity testing .........................................................................................................................4
Continuity testing .....................................................................................................................5
Activating components out of vehicle’s electrical system .......................................................6
Testing trailer lights and connections.......................................................................................7
Activating electrical components with positive (+) voltage ....................................................8
Activating electrical components with negative (-) voltage ....................................................9
Jumper lead feature ................................................................................................................10
Checking for bad ground contacts .........................................................................................11
Following and locating short circuits .....................................................................................11
Using the light and tone (Power Probe II) .............................................................................12
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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