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[bgbazz]

Can anyone recommend a decent brand/model/ type of multimeter for me to use and trace a possible power drain in my Golf.


I am the first to admit that I know little or nothing about what is good or bad about these things...Ebay is loaded with fancy, all singing, all dancing muck, but I would rather pay a bit extra for the real deal.

If anyone would care to give me some advice, or maybe even have a trusted unit that they have no use for...I will be all ears.

Ta muchly.   

[oneof24orless]

If it's just for what you said, to trace a power drain (to see if somthing is drawing currant when everything is off) then one of these would be fine



£9.99 from screw fix

Multifunction - resistance (ohms)/voltage etc.
I've used this basic type for various things and traced hints like broken wires and an incorrectly installed stereo that would drain the battery overnight.


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[bgbazz]

Cheers mate...appreciate your reply. 

[The Smiths]

I use that one for houses and cars - kicks about tool box and still works when needed.

[bgbazz]

Cheers guys...I'll chase one up.

[bgbazz]

Sourced one...pick it up tomorrow.

Thanks for the help.

 

[STUARTF]

Bazzzzz don't probe where its not designed to go sir
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[bgbazz]

Very careful fingers Stu! 

 

[bgbazz]

Electrickery gadget obtained, tested, used and I'm happy to report the exercise has been a success.

Seems I hardwired my dashcam somewhat incorrectly a few months ago...car has been sitting, sometimes for a week at a time, quietly filming the passing traffic and pedestrians.

All fixed now.

Thanks again guys.   


Only downside....I originally suspected a faulty battery (or worse), so without the benefit of the 'gadget', I spent lots of squids on a new one! Tested the old one today...100% perfect!   

[gazjeep]

Doesn't hurt to have a good spare battery around with your winters mate

[bgbazz]

Yeah, it could turn out to be a bonus Gaz...doesn't make me feel any better about the original misdiagnosis though!

 

[oneof24orless]

Electrickery gadget obtained, tested, used and I'm happy to report the exercise has been a success.

Seems I hardwired my dashcam somewhat incorrectly a few months ago...car has been sitting, sometimes for a week at a time, quietly filming the passing traffic and pedestrians.

All fixed now.

Thanks again guys.   


Only downside....I originally suspected a faulty battery (or worse), so without the benefit of the 'gadget', I spent lots of squids on a new one! Tested the old one today...100% perfect!    :

At least it's sorted now


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[bgbazz]

Yep!

Now back to more interesting things.