I always felt like a good understanding of electricity, electronics etc of how it all works is one of the keys to a good life because not knowing can throw up many unwanted obstacles
invest in a LoadPro and a fluke and you will want to do nothing but electrical work. with the proper wiring diagram and a loadpro you can figure out just about anything with some common since.
One thing I didn’t here you guys say is just because it shows ground ( lit up green) when your probing things that doesn’t only mean that it’s a ground. It also means that it has a complete circuit to ground. Example when you did the blower motor test it shows ground meaning the circuit is complete. This is an awesome tool for electrical work but can also be harmful if your not careful
In another video, some tech recommended using a “power probe” to retract electronic brakes w/o ever explaining what the hell a power probe even was! I mean, if the person doesn’t have a good scanner, then there’s a good chance he doesn’t have a power probe, either! This video was extremely helpful, thanks!
Brad Lloyd being a small engine mechanic, what specifically is it really nice to use on/doing ? Just got one for my buddy and was hoping to tell to him what it might be REALLY handy for...
It also shows instant voltage drop between two points in power mode (as long as you don't press the toggle button). Good for testing for loose connections
Since I missed yesterdays video it's now a twofer Tuesday on my end. So that truck was sitting for seven years and now you guy's have the pleasure of using it in a cool tool Tuesday video. Now that's Cool
I have the 3 3ez, iv and hook all by power probe, some of the best tools ever, I recently got the circuit finder and remote thermometers haven't got a chance to play with them yet, but a good DVOM and back it up with power probe anyone with basic electrical knowledge can get stuff done. The 3ez is like it's name says the easiest to use but you have a 4 and actually get to know it functions she will be a lady in the streets and a freak in the sheets lol.
As a young mechanic from the UK, this video was very helpful. Finding out how to use a tool to make my life easier and it explained in such a simple way. Amazing!
I have a 1992 7.3 IDI I installed an electric fuel pump and the truck started to run and if I cut the truck off and try to crank it right back up it will start right up but if it sits for an hour or longer the truck will be hard to start I can’t figure out why it is loosing its prime if it’s on the sending side and when I don’t have the key switch on it’s leaking back into the tank or if it’s on the return side and leaking out of a pin hole any suggestions would be appreciated thanks
@@KoonTrucking I was hoping you weren’t gonna say that For them to be so old they still brake the pocket book Thanks for the help I’ll check into it when I get a chance
Great easy video on how to👍🏻 Have you had the chance to use the snapon version of the multiprobe? (which is also made by power probe) I like having the screen on that one. Not a big fan of the short finder, never have great reliability with it.
Nichols, I know who you're referring to and that Feller couldn't put two intelligible words together if you paid him $10. I stopped watching his films almost two years ago, he's nothing but a bunch of talk, and is going to get his tongue sunburned.
Great video. Is bill the only one in your area who can fix fords, he is always working on fords or big trucks. Ford needs to send mr. Joes tool truck to you to fix because they are not getting the job done.
Just FYI, I hooked up our brand new one backwards on a 24v truck and while I was preparing to work it burned out! Started smoking. It doesn’t have protection for reverse hookup apparently. 😂
thanks so much for the great video could you explain the difference between a power probe and a multimeter? can a multimeter be used in the same way to diagnose electrical problems? keep up the good videos
Thanks for this video man, been debating purchasing one for awhile now! I only wrench in my garage now, but still think it will be worth grabbing one! Thanks!
Thank you. I put a radio in a guy truck the other day and he had one of these and didn’t know how to use it and I didn’t either. I just always use a multi meter. This was extremely helpful thank you again.
Got the power probe 4 about a month ago off the Mac truck he had a smokin deal on it. Have t had a chance to use it yet so this video helps a lot. Thank you good Sir and keep up the good work on the videos
I’m so sorry you don’t like talking about trucks and stuff to work on and just wanted to see how a simple tool that just supplies power and ground needs to work.
I went to a class on CAN systems,the instructor replaced an ECM due to someone using the power probe on the CAN line.This instructor runs a mobile computer service.Not to be used on the CAN lines,two wires twisted together
It sure is a good thing that you removed that functioning fuel pump from the tank. It fills me with confidence that you know what you're talking about. Not.
The “functioning fuel pump” you are referring to in this video was from a tank that had a hole in it, the customer got a complete tank kit to replace it with and we kept the “functioning fuel pump” to make a transfer pump that we use at the shop …. So yeah we know what WE are taking about, so maybe get the whole story before you jump to conclusions 🤔
It’s not on the tool because it is a rebranded LoadPro but if you go to Napa online, just type it in. They aren’t any cheaper but my local store actually had it in stock is why I got the Napa version.
I'm not a mechanic. I'm a guy with very little car experience who is currently fixing his first car (Pontiac g3 2010) and my radiator fan ain't working. This video is so helpful🎉 I bought a power probe after watching Fixbook's video on fans but your video is actually showing me how to use it. Thanks 👍
Why did the Jeep (mentioned at the end) cut off or stall? My caddy keeps stalling at idle but all tests are good. Thinking my solenoid is bad but idk how to test it with this tool.
I bought one about a year ago. Havent really needed it until now. The DVD that came with it is useless in my opinion. I been looking through youtube videos to try and figure out how to use it . This one was helpful. I think its a great tool. Just figuring out how to use it. Thank You.
one thing to note awesome demo by the way. when they tested the starter solenoid and he got surprised by it showing ground is that a power wire depending how and what it is wired to will show ground unless switched on by either the ignition or some sort of switch and is under load then it will show battery voltage. be careful when wiring things and using available wires at the location you or wiring in as i have made this mistake and shorted a ECT guage lol.
