Inspection Instruments

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For inspection, use the following instruments:

Test lights
A test light consists of a 12V bulb and lead wires. It is used to check voltages or short circuits.

Fig 1: Identifying Test Lights Instruments
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CAUTION: Never use a test light for checking ECU-related circuits or ECUs.
Self-powered test light
A self-powered test light consists of a bulb, battery and lead wires connected in series. It is used to check continuity or grounding.

Fig 2: Identifying Self-Powered Test Light Instruments
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Jumper wire
A jumper wire is used to close an open circuit.

CAUTION: N ever use a jumper wire to connect a power supply directly to a load.

Fig 3: Identifying Jumper Wire Instruments
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Voltmeter
A voltmeter is used to measure the circuit voltage. Normally, the positive (red lead) probe is applied to the point of voltage measurement and the negative (black lead) probe to the body ground. Use a digital voltmeter to check for voltage drop before or after a component.

Fig 4: Identifying Voltmeter Instruments
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Ohmmeter
An ohmmeter is used to check continuity or measure resistance of a switch or coil. If the measuring range has been changed, the zero point must be adjusted before measurement.

Fig 5: Identifying Ohmmeter Instruments
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