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Subject: [Mgs] Electrical Problem diagnosis
From: dcouncill at msubillings.edu (Councill, David)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:49:52 +0000
References: <4EDB9737.8090309@stclegal.com> <EBD95FE647BA48A98423A8B2149BA976@paul>
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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