Auto multimeter (1 Viewer)

[graytech]

Would it be a good choice for general car examination and automotive work?

 

[gnob]

Check out the fluke 115

 

[firestopper]

I second the 115

 

[e9999]

It's a Fluke, so even with reported recent drops in quality, it should still be better than most "generic" multimeters, I would think. That said, most generic multimeters are likely fine for automotive work, which is not typically lab work level.
One suggestion, however, would be to look at a clamp meter that can do DC currents. Very handy for car work, as it allows you to avoid cutting into circuits. Big time-saver IMO. You can get a decent one for likely less than the above one is.

 

[2mbb]

clamp leads are nice. Also leave some budget for specialty leads. I was troubleshooting some sensors on a BMW. I have a selection of aligator style leads, etc. but they were not helping. Everything was too large to get inside the socket. I purchased these, which look great in concept. But I haven't tried them yet...

https://www.ktool.net/fluke-tl82-automotive-pin-and-socket-adapter-set/

 

[gnob]

Alligator and T-pins

clamp leads are nice. Also leave some budget for specialty leads. I was troubleshooting some sensors on a BMW. I have a selection of aligator style leads, etc. but they were not helping. Everything was too large to get inside the socket. I purchased these, which look great in concept. But I haven't tried them yet...

https://www.ktool.net/fluke-tl82-automotive-pin-and-socket-adapter-set/

 

[2mbb]

Alligator and T-pins

I got T-pins too. on water proof connectors it's not always easy to use the T pin coming in from the wire side. I ended up using finishing nails and alligator clips. The cupped head on the finishing nail allowed me to contact the male pins inside the connector but it was really a pain holding everything in place...Hence, I purchased the special purpose leads.

 

[bigredmachine]

fluke 88 is a solid meter sticking in the fluke line. i have the older version of the mac voltmeter Digital Multimeter - https://www.mactools.com/products/em721, caught it on sale and pretty much got the amp clamp for free on. if your just doing basic voltage and resistance checks you can get away with a lower priced unit that will still get the job done, a higher priced unit may have features that you might not need so why pay for it if your not going to use it

 

[nepbug]

I've got an older Fluke 77 thatworks great, but honestly Fluke meters tend to be overkill for most autmotive stuff. If I were buying today I would consider one of the UNI-T units, they are surprisingly good.

 

[NCFJ]

I've been using this kit for several years with no negative results. The power probe is very handy and also has a volt meter built into it as well.

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