Thanks for the better english - Mike.
Switch proper operation always should be measured with the lowest ohm scale
as possble. Some Multimeters have a diode scale, which uses a higher tension
to measure. This is a good scale as well.
Cheers,
Hans
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Lupynec [mailto:mlupynec@globalserve.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:12 PM
To: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com; smitty29832@msn.com
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: MGB Brake Light Trouble
I have seen brake switches pass the multimeter continuity test
because the meter was not set at x1. At higher ranges (x1000) u
might get fooled by a full scale needle deflection that looks
like zero ohms but is not. That small bit of resistance can
prevent stop lite current flow.
BTW for a short circuit you want zero ohms not infinity.
Mike L
60A,67E,59Bug
----- Original Message -----
From: <Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com>
To: <smitty29832@msn.com>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: January 15, 2002 8:11 AM
Subject: RE: MGB Brake Light Trouble
> Take the switch out of the pedal cover.
> Connect both leads to the switch contact pins. The meter should
indicate a
> short circuit.
> When pressing the switch acturator (small pin near the screw
thread of the
> switch) the meter should read infinite ohms
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