Testing Wires

[Final Maxim]

Hey, my horn on my car isnt working, ive replaced the horn with no success. I wanna test the wires that goto the horn to make sure theres power there but what tester do i need and how do i use it? can someone link me to one on ebay with a quick guide on what i need to do, cheers!

 

[Adam.]

Check here for more info.

 

[Final Maxim]

so i need a multimetre? cant use one of them screwdriver things with the light in?

 

[Jaff.]

No lol. You need a multimeter, can get them for £20 in maplins.

Youd be surprised how handy they can be when messing about on cars

 

[JackJack]

Yes you need a multimeter they are really useful as Jaff. said.

Or try putting the wire in your mouth and get someone to press the button.

 

[Final Maxim]

so this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIGITAL-L..._Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item3cc706372f

also, ive watched videos and it connects it to the battery, but my battery is in the boot, how can i get around this so the metre gets power

 

[Rob]

What?

Get meter, should have a battery in it.

Put one side of meter on what you think is live, other on a ground. Done.

 

[Final Maxim]

ahhhhhh you know i wondered why he put it on the earth of the battery in the videos, i was like, that aint gonna get him power, but then i thought when i he tested the wires, thats what gave it the power

 

[JackJack]

ahhhhhh you know i wondered why he put it on the earth of the battery in the videos, i was like, that aint gonna get him power, but then i thought when i he tested the wires, thats what gave it the power

To test the earth iirc mate, there are loads of different tests you can do with a multimeter. Do what Rob said.