P38A What do you all use when fault-finding electrics?

DanClarke said:

Maybe a daft question but I struggle with the standard probes and croc-clips that came with my Digital Multi Meter. The "prongs" are often too big to shove in a connector and the croc-clips are a joke as they seem to always be either too big or too small for the thing you are trying to clip to.

Is there a more appropriate type of connector lead kit for fault finding on auto-electrics?
Any clues or recommends from any budding auto-electricians out there folks?

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Datatek said:

I have a selection of connector pins for poking into connectors for testing onto which I attach the crock clips.
Some things cannot be tested with a DVM as they are too sensitive, you can get a 12 volt reading with a virtual open circuit, so I often use a 5 watt bulb with long leads soldered on.

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ukadamwest said:

"What do you all use when fault-finding electrics?"

Hope

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domino said:

Nanocom, a decent multi meter, continuity bulbs on leads.... And lots of coffee.

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DanClarke said:

Thanks Keith, the variety of connectors & pin sizes is wide & varied from traditional spade connectors to tiny computer style pins thin as needles.

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