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  SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING! 

 To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, and 

to avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the 

equipment under test, adhere to the following rules:

1. Before using the Meter inspect the case. Do not 

use the Meter if it is damaged or the case (or part of the 

case) is removed.  Look for cracks or missing plastic.  

Pay attention to the insulation around the connectors.

2.  Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or 

exposed metal.  Check the test leads for continuity.

3.  Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as 

marked on the Meter, between the terminals or 

between any terminal and grounding.

4.  The rotary switch should be placed in the right 

position and no any changeover of range shall be 

made during measurement is conducted to prevent 

damage of the Meter.

5.  When the Meter working at an effective voltage 

over 60V in DC or 30V rms in AC, special care should 

be taken for there is danger of electric shock.

6.  Use the proper terminals, function, and range for 

your measurements.

7.  Do not use or store the Meter in an environment of 

high temperature, humidity, explosive, inflammable and 

strong magnetic field. The performance of the Meter 

may deteriorate after dampened.

8.  When using the test leads, keep your fingers 

behind the finger guards.

9.  Replace the battery as soon as the battery 

indicator   appears.  With a low battery, the Meter 

might produce false readings that can lead to electric 

shock and personal injury.

10. Remove the connection between the testing leads 

and the circuit being tested, and turn the Meter power 

off before opening the Meter case.

11. When servicing the Meter, use only the same 

model number or identical electrical specifications 

replacement parts.

12. The internal circuit of the Meter shall not be altered 

at will to avoid damage of the Meter and any accident.

13. Soft cloth and mild detergent should be used to clean 

the surface of the Meter when servicing. No abrasive and 

solvent should be used to prevent the surface of the 

Meter from corrosion, damage and accident.

14. The Meter is suitable for indoor use.

15. Turn the Meter power off when it is not in use and 

take out the battery when not using for a long time. 

Constantly check the battery as it may leak when it has 

been using for some time, replace the battery as soon as 

leaking appears. A leaking battery will damage the Meter.

 INDEX

Cover Page  

pg. 1

Index 

pg. 2

Safety Information 

pg. 3

Electrical Symbols 

pg. 3

Specifications 

pg. 3

Meter Identification 

pg. 3

Basic Tests 

pg. 3

     Setting Range Position  

pg. 3

     AC/DC Voltage  

pg. 3  

    Measuring DC Amps/Milliamps  

pg. 4 

    Resistance Test  

pg. 4

    Continuity Open Circuit Test  

pg. 4

    Diode Test  

pg. 4

Mechanical Tests 

pg. 5

    Engine RPM  

pg. 5

    Measuring Dwell  

pg. 5

Battery/Starting/Charging 

pg. 5

    No Load Battery Test  

pg. 5

    Cranking Battery Load Test  

pg. 5

    Battery Current Draw  

pg. 6

    Finding Excessive Current Draw  

pg. 6

    Charging System Voltage  

pg. 6

Engine Sensors Tests  

pg. 6

    Throttle/EGR Valve Position, Air Flow  

pg. 6

    Manifold Absolute Pres. MAP Sensor  

pg. 7

    Barometric Pressure BARO Sensor  

pg. 7

    Oxygen Position Sensor  

pg. 8

    O2 Heater Circuit  

pg. 8

    O2 Sensor Circuit  

pg. 8

    Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor  

pg. 9

    Temperature Sensor  

pg. 9

    Hall Effect Sensor  

pg. 10

Fuse/Switch/Solenoid Tests 

pg. 10

    Fuses/Switches  

pg. 10

    Solenoid/Relays  

pg. 11

Ignition System Tests 

pg. 11

    Distributor Cap/Rotor Resistance  

pg. 11

    Variable Reluctance Sensor  

pg. 11

    Crankshaft Timing Sensor  

pg.  11

    Pick-up Coil Resistance  

pg. 12

    Ignition Coil  

pg. 12

    Coil Switching ON/OFF  

pg. 13

    Ignition Wires  

pg. 13

Fuel System Tests  

pg. 13

    C3 Meter Control Solenoid  

pg. 13

    Measuring Fuel Injector Resistance  

pg. 14

    Injector Test  

pg. 14

    Injector Wiring Harness Test  

pg. 14

Maintenance & Troubleshooting  

pg. 15

    Overrange Indication  

pg. 15

    Zero Adjustment  

pg. 15

    Automatic Polarity  

pg. 15

    Alligator Clip Adapters  

pg. 15

    Low Battery  

pg. 15

    Battery Replacement  

pg. 15

    Fuse Replacement  

pg. 15

Warranty 

pg. 16

Summary of Contents for W2969

Page 1: ... and discussed with the operators native language by the purchaser owner or his designee Make sure that the operator comprehends its contents Safety information shall be emphasized and understood prior to usage The product shall be inspected per the operating instructions Users of this product must fully understand these instructions Each person operating this product must also be of sound mind an...

Page 2: ... and mild detergent should be used to clean the surface of the Meter when servicing No abrasive and solvent should be used to prevent the surface of the Meter from corrosion damage and accident 14 The Meter is suitable for indoor use 15 Turn the Meter power off when it is not in use and take out the battery when not using for a long time Constantly check the battery as it may leak when it has been...

Page 3: ...e test settings Example If you re testing 100V DC turn the Range Selector knob to 200V DC then the highest voltage the meter can measure is 200V in that range Voltage Function AC DC Determine the current you re testing AC or DC Select the largest value within the range you re testing 1 Insert the BLACK or ground probe to the COM on the meter 2 Insert the RED or positive probe to the on the meter 3...

Page 4: ...this for resistance measurements less than 10Ω Continuity Test A quick way to check if you have an open or closed circuit The meter beeps when the circuit is closed or shorted so you don t need the meters display in view A common automotive use is checking for blown fuses proper switch operation and broken or shorted wires 1 Insert BLACK test lead into COM test lead jack 2 Insert RED test lead int...

Page 5: ...checking engine RPM the meter results must be multiply by 10 to get the final figure For example if your meter display reads 65 and is set to 6 cylinder RPM the actual engine RPM is 10 times 65 or 650 RPM 1 Insert BLACK test lead into COM test lead jack 2 Insert RED test lead into test lead jack 3 Connect RED test lead to the TACH signal wire from the DIS Ignition Module if the vehicle is equipped...

Page 6: ...of a short or excessive battery current draw Excessive draw could lead to shortened battery life or a dead battery 1 Ignition OFF including all accessories Be sure trunk hood and dome lights are all OFF 2 Insert BLACK test lead into COM test lead jack 3 Insert RED test lead into the A or mA test lead jack 4 Disconnect positive red battery cable 5 Add the alligator clips and connect RED clip to pos...

Page 7: ...E SENSORS TESTS CONT MAF vs MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP is a sensor to measure vacuum the computer calculates the engine air flow based on the vacuum throttle position and intake air temperature Mass Air Flow MAF is a sensor that measures the actual air flow going into the engine MAP BARO Sensors These sensors send signals to the ECU indicating atmospheric pressure and or engine vacuum Ther...

Page 8: ...the vehicle use the special slotted socket to avoid damaging the wires 2 Insert BLACK test lead into COM test lead jack 3 Insert RED test lead into test lead jack O2 Heater Circuit The following is for testing the heater circuit of the O2 Sensor Refer to your vehicles service manual for the location of the heater pins in the wiring connector 1 Add the alligator clips and connect the RED clip to ei...

Page 9: ...4 Connect the BLACK clip to a good body GROUND 5 Refer to your service manual for the MAF location identify the power ground and signal pin ENGINE SENSORS TESTS CONT locations Typically you ll find the signal pin in the center of the three pins For this test you ll need to back probe or pierce the signal wire in the MAF wire connection Refer to vehicle service manual for best way to connect to MAF...

Page 10: ...ing applications These sensors are used whenever the vehicle ECU needs to know speed and position of a rotating object Examples of use are ignition ENGINE SENSORS TESTS CONT Ʊ Ⅴ Ʌ systems to determine camshaft and crankshaft position This enables the ECU to know the optimum time to fire the ignition coil and turn on the fuel injectors This test checks for proper switching action in any Hall Effect...

Page 11: ...NITION SYSTEM TESTS Ʊ Ⅴ Ʌ ferrous objects Reluctance sensor are used whenever the vehicle s ECU needs to know speed and or the position of a rotating object In ignition systems it s used to determine camshaft and crankshaft position This tells the vehicle ECU when to fire the ignition coil and turn on the fuel injectors Speed sensors are another type of reluctance sensor used in transmissions to m...

Page 12: ...n coil terminals are easily accessible For testing the PRIMARY SIDE of the ignition coil the engine must be cool and off You ll need to IGNITION SYSTEM TESTS CONT Ʊ Ⅴ Ʌ Ʊ Ⅴ Ʌ identify both the primary ignition coil terminals positive and the negative terminals Once identified disconnect them from the coil It s recommended to mark the wires if they re not color coded red and black Next remove the c...

Page 13: ...t the resistance of ignition wires flex the wire while testing for breaks in the carbon fibers This test can be used for DIS IGNITION SYSTEM TESTS CONT Ʊ Ⅴ Ʌ Test the Coil On Plug Insulators for breaks and those systems that mount their ignition coils away from the spark plugs 1 Pull and test the ignition wires one at a time Avoid the confusion pulling all the wires without marking where they go I...

Page 14: ... the wiring harness 3 Insert BLACK test lead into COM test lead jack FUEL SYSTEM TESTS 4 Insert RED test lead into test lead jack 5 Turn the meters range selector to the 200Ω setting Because of the sensitivity of this test touch the two probes of the test leads together View the reading on the display and record the resistance value 6 Add the alligator clips and connect the RED clip to a single pr...

Page 15: ...clip provided just push onto the test probes Low Battery When the 9v battery needs to be replaced a battery symbol will appears in the lower left corner of the display Battery Replacement Turn meter OFF and remove test leads Remove screw from battery cover remove battery cover and battery Install a new 9 Volt battery and re assemble meter Fuse Replacement Turn meter OFF and remove test leads Remov...

Page 16: ...rformance or reliability nor shall these warranties apply to any product or part which has been subject to misuse neglect accident or wear and tear incident to normal use and service PERFORMANCE TOOL does not authorize any other person to make any warranty or to assume any liability in connection with its products Except for warranties of title and the limited express warranties set forth above PE...

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