Power Probe 1 - Manual (Page 7)

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By using the Power Probe tip together with the auxiliary ground lead, components can be
activated, thereby testing their function.
Connect the negative auxiliary clip to the negative terminal of the component being tested.
Contact the probe to the positive terminal of the component, the LED indicator should light
GREEN indicating continuity through the component.
While keeping an eye on the green LED indicator, quickly depress and release the power
switch forward (+). If the green indicator changed instantly from GREEN to RED you may
proceed with further activation. If the green indicator went off at that instant or if the circuit
breaker tripped, the Power Probe has been overloaded. This could happen for the following
reasons:
• The contact is a direct ground or negative voltage.
• The component is short-circuited.
• The component is a high amperage component (i.e., starter motor).
If the circuit breaker is tripped, reset it by depressing the reset button.
Activate fuel pumps, magnetic
clutches, starter solenoids,
cooling fans, blower motors,
lights etc.
Contact the tip
to the positive
terminal of the bulb
Press the power switch
forward to activate the
bulb
Connect the
negative auxiliary
clip
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