To many people, automotive electrical systems and testing are a big mystery. It is not as complicated as you might think. If you work on your own car you most likely will run into an electrical problem at some point. It is possible to do your own electrical troubleshooting and repair with a few inexpensive tools and basic knowledge
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In this video, Kent starts out by talking about equipment and supplies and then proceeds to use an old floor lamp to demonstrate the volt-ohm meter and explain two key things to remember when troubleshooting any type of electrical problem. In the second part of the video, Kent shows you additional test equipment you might want to have on hand when you get serious about working on your own car. Remember, this equipment does not have to be expensive. Along with a volt-ohm meter, you will also need a 12-volt power source when testing electrical components and he explains two different options.
There are four types of electrical tests you can use when diagnosing a specific problem. Kent demonstrates each test in detail and shows you how to use the appropriate tester to perform each one. He shows an example to review what you have learned by troubleshooting a power window problem in a W126 sedan. Towards the end, he even throws in a little "quiz" asking how you would go about testing an electric auxiliary fan. In conclusion, he shares a story of a friend who spent a bunch of time and money trying to fix a tail light problem in a W123 240D. He did it by "throwing parts" at the problem BEFORE doing a proper electric system diagnosis. Don't let that happen to you!
Don't be afraid to give this a try. It is not all that hard to learn and the basic equipment needed is very inexpensive. If you purchase our basic volt-ohmmeter this video will be included at no extra charge. See related products below:
Application: The testing equipment and procedures shown in this video are applicable to ALL cars.
Not Covered: This video does not cover the use of an OBDII scan tool or code reader. Please see Kent's other video tips related to check engine light.
Total Run Time: 29 + Minutes
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