Schwintec slide mystery

MrWizard wrote:
You said you did a continuity check on the wires
I'm going to Assume you mean you use the meter beeper to see if any were broke, or shorted together

I'm going to suggest you set the meter on high ohms, Not beeper and read each wire to frame ground, all disconnected wires should read infinity, no connection to ground
A resistance reading even a high one means a pinched wire connecting to frame

The basic use of continuity beeper, is to look for a broken wire
It won't find wires with a resistance path to ground

You need to know which function to use and why, you are using it

I used both a volt meter and a continuity tool that had a bulb that should light up if anything went to ground. I will say I am not known by the name Mr Wizard so I suspect you are light years ahead of me. I don't know what you mean by a reading of infinity. If you could give an explanation it would be very helpful. You guys are great. I am more of a wood guru and any help is appreciated.