General Testing; Testing Fuses; Testing Switches - Actron AutoTroubleShooter Operating Instructions Manual

Section 2. Automotive Testing
The digital multimeter is a very useful
tool for trouble-shooting automotive elec-
trical systems. This section describes
how to use the digital multimeter to test
the starting and charging system, igni-
tion system, fuel system, and engine
sensors. The digital multimeter can also
be used for general testing of fuses,
switches, solenoids, and relays.

General Testing

The digital multimeter can be used to
test fuses, switches, solenoids, and re-
lays.

Testing Fuses

This test checks to see if a fuse is blown.
You can use this test to check the internal
fuses inside the digital multimeter.
To test Fuses (see Fig. 16):
Fig. 16
600
600
1. Insert BLACK test lead into COM
test lead jack.
2. I n s e r t R E D t e s t l e a d i n t o
3. Turn multimeter rotary switch to
function.
4. Touch RED and BLACK test leads
together to test continuity.
Listen for tone to verify proper opera-
tion.
5. Connect RED and BLACK test
leads to opposite ends of fuse.
Listen for tone:
Fuse
Red
Black
test lead jack.
• If you hear tone - Fuse is good.
• If you don't hear tone - Fuse is
blown and needs to be replaced.
NOTE: Always replace blown fuses
with same type and rating.

Testing Switches

This test checks to see if a switch
"Opens" and "Closes" properly.
To test Switches (see Fig. 17):
Fig. 17
600
600
1. Insert BLACK test lead into COM
test lead jack.
2. I n s e r t R E D t e s t l e a d i n t o
3. Turn multimeter rotary switch to
function.
4. Touch RED and BLACK test leads
together to test continuity.
Listen for tone to verify proper opera-
tion.
5. Connect BLACK test lead to one
side of switch.
6. Connect RED test lead to other
side of switch.
Listen for tone:
• If you hear tone - The switch is
closed.
• If you don't hear tone - The switch
is open.
7. Operate switch.
Listen for tone:
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Typical "Push"
Button Switch
Red
Black
test lead jack.