[Mgs] Electrical Problem diagnosis

[Paul Hunt]

Working for me now.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Councill, David" <dcouncill at msubillings.edu>
To: "MG List" <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Electrical Problem diagnosis


> The link worked for me and I agree with Paul - this looks like it is 
> designed
> for AC. You may be able to find a continuity tester for DC systems, 
> designed
> for static timing as well as other purposes for a few dollars (or euros). 
> I
> used to use one to time my MGs during my poor college days. But anymore, 
> with
> cheap Chinese tools and vendors like Harbor Freight, you can get a decent
> digital volt meter that tells you resistance, voltage, and maybe even amps 
> for
> less than $20 USD that would be way more useful for those inevitable
> electrical problems.
>
> David Councill
> 64 B
> 67 BGT
> 72 B
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On 
> Behalf
> Of Paul Hunt
> Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 5:35 AM
> To: Robert J. Guinness; MG List
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] Electrical Problem diagnosis
>
> I get an SQL error for that link, probably means it is not suitable for
> classic cars ...
>
> There are a number of non-contact voltage detectors around, but they seem 
> to
> need a minimum of 50v, and AC.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> As I am unpacking Christmas lights, I found a gift from last year that
>> fixes broken miniature lights.  It has an audible continuity tester
>> that works by passing the point @1/2 inch from the bulb or wire.
>> Could this be used to troubleshoot wiring on our cars?  See
>> http://www.lightkeeperpro.com/support/how-to-use/audible-voltage-detec
>> tor
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