pp3
ACTIVATING
(PPM)
While the PP3 is in Power Probe Mode and by using the Power Probe tip
in connection with the auxiliary ground lead, components can be activated
right in your hand, thereby testing their function.Connect
auxiliary clip to the negative terminal or ground side Of the component
being tested Contact the probe to the positive terminal of the component,
the green negative sign "-" LED indicator should light GREEN indicating
continuity through the component.
While keeping an eye on the green LED negative sign, quickly depress
and release the power switch forward (+). If the green negative sign " "
LED went out and the red positive sign "+" came on, you may proceed
with further activation
instant or if the circuit breaker tripped, the Power Probe has been
overloaded
This could happen for the following reasons:
• The contact you are probing is a direct ground or negative voltage
• The component you are testing is short-circuited
• The component is a very high current component (i e., starter motor).
If the circuit breaker is tripped, reset it by waiting for it to cool down (15
sec ) and then depressing the reset button
Connect
the
negative
auxiliary
clip
COMPONENTS
If the green negative sign "
Contact the tip
to the positive
terminal
of the
bulb
Press the power
switch
forward
to
activate the bulb
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IN YOUR
HAND
the negative
' LED
went
off at that
Activate
fuel pumps, magnetic
clutches,
starter solenoids,
cooling fans, blower motors,
lights etc
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