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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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when using a multi meter to test my ignitor and coil what should i e setting the multimeter to? Ohmm? 200? 2k?
looking to find a reading betwenn .36 and .55
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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Use a metal coat hanger, and see which ones zap ya the least if you're concerned about voltage.....
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:20 AM
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You always select the lowest range that spans the values you are looking for. Since you are looking for values of less than 1 ohm, you set it to ohm. For values larger than 1 ohm but less than 200 ohm, you would set it to 200. For values larger than 200 ohm but less than 2000 ohm, you would set it to 2K... make sense?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:09 AM
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Yep, good tips above. I have some more on the web page below:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...oUseAnOhmMeter
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