Vehicle Super Probe
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5.14 Activating Components W/Ground
Figure 17
1) While the tool in DC Voltage mode, contact the probe tip to the negative terminal
of the component, the red LED should light. While observing the red LED, quickly
depress and release the rocker switch rearward. If the red LED went out and the
green LED came on, you may proceed with further activation. (Figure 17)
2) If the green LED went off at that instant or if the circuit breaker tripped, the tool
has been overloaded. This could happen for the following reasons:
The contact you are probing is a direct positive voltage.
The component you are testing is short-circuited.
The component is a very high current component (i.e., starter motor).
If the circuit breaker is tripped, reset it by waiting for it to cool down (about 1 minute.).
WARNING: With this function, if you are contacting a protected circuit, a vehicle’s
fuse can be blown or tripped if you apply ground to it.
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