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filthy_beast
Oct 08, 2013Explorer
Argosy24 wrote:MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Pierce wire insulation? "Shirley You Jest".
Piercing the insulation is one of the worst things you can do when testing. Eventually it will bite you and be all but impossible to find and a difficult repair.
Vehicles manufacturers have gone to great lengths over the years to seal the entire electrical system because of corrosion problems. Even a tiny hole will be the weak point in the insulation for eventual failure.
Clamp meters will check for voltage and current, AC and DC, in wiring without damage. If you do your own repairs they've gotten cheap enough one should be part of your tools.
You still need leads to check voltages and resistance.
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