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While the tool is in DC Voltage mode, by using the probe tip in
connection with the auxiliary ground lead, components can be activated
right in your hand, thereby testing their functions.
Press the power switch forward to activate the bulb.
Contact the tip to the positive terminal of the bulb.
Connect the negative auxiliary clip.
Connect the auxiliary ground lead to the negative terminal or ground
side of the component being tested. Then contact the probe tip to the
positive terminal of the component, the green LED should light,
indicating continuity through the component. While keeping an eye on
the green LED, quickly press and release the power switch forward. If
the green LED went out and the red LED came on, you may proceed
with further activation.Rock the power switch forward and hold it
down to provide power to your component. With the power switch
rocked forward, power will flow from the positive lead on the battery
into the probe tip, through the tip into the component’s positive
terminal, into the component and out of the component, through the
auxiliary ground lead and back into the tool, and back to the vehicle’s
battery’s ground. (Figure 12)
3.4 Activating Components in Your Hand
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