Adventures In Your Own Garage

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Top 5 Multimeter Mistakes

Top 5 Multimeter Mistakes

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  • @SmokeyLove-vt4xd
    @SmokeyLove-vt4xd21 сағат бұрын

    Just through observation and trying to figure out what it is I need to do to keep myself happy or occupied. I have found this is true. I do not know if tradesmen are "scanners" but I have found myself to be one and I have found myself looking at the trades recently. The entire time I have avoided them for these exact reasons. However, with the pandemic I think what you said about being independent and just taking jobs on your own is the route trades were heading and are now kind of forced to be. As you said no one with the right mind or strong enough will is going to settle for little and put up with a lot. Some type of Concierge Trades Jobs (look into the show "royal pains") is really where I think a lot of entrepreneurial/trade types are going to end up because of this. And really it is a good thing because its going to help bring in what the new economy is going to look like. It is going to be chaotic but it will end up being better for more people rather than the lucky few.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage21 сағат бұрын

    @@SmokeyLove-vt4xd hey, thank you for contributing. But I was having some trouble understanding what you were saying. Such as “scanners”. Could you elaborate more on your point so I may have a better understanding?

  • @SmokeyLove-vt4xd
    @SmokeyLove-vt4xd20 сағат бұрын

    @@aiyogarage Yeah, thanks for the reply! “Scanners” is actually a concept made by barbara sher. It is something she came up with when she was trying to help people who found themselves not being able to finish what they started or felt unable to commit to an occupation or even reading a book. I study Psychology and I always find it interesting when you observe similarities in people. Especially when you are learning new subjects unrelated to what you were doing previously. I am not saying this is what you were talking about but that boredom you mentioned made me think of this sort of personality type (even though its not an official type lol). Also, not all people who seem like scanners are scanners. Its really not important either way its just something Id be interested in finding more data about. Which brings forth the question, if the person that feels bored as an apprentice has bad pay but was always engaged in the work, such as constantly learning/ working on new projects. Instead of doing the same thing over and over like you mentioned. Would that make up for the pay in the early stages? Also, the main reason I brought it up was to in some way, point out that this was a reality and you were pretty valid with everything you said. Especially as someone with no experience in the field yet, I can tell what you were saying was right on the nose. Being a retail worker thats why you see people quit all the time for the same reasons just to do the same thing elsewhere. My point about concierge work was that people will now look for independent contractors/tradesmen to fulfill work and big corps will really need to step up pay but this will come at the cost of higher qualifications. Like you said about that cert (no idea what it is) it really wasnt any real guarantee (like anything in life) of the quality of the work you would get. So is there really any consistency? I think thats why you find it better to find your own work, which I think others have seen becoming more of the case. Sorry for the long response. Especially if it feels like you didnt get any clarification or anything really new from it lol

  • @pauloremez2954
    @pauloremez29542 күн бұрын

    "-if you use a sewing 🪡 Needle with [It's Sides] instead of The [Sharp Needle POINT] OF COURSE IT WON'T WORK!" YOU DID NOT PROVE THAT IT DID [NOT] WORK! EVERYTHING YOU TRIED IT ON [WORKED]! "REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND!"

  • @nathanielmcintosh642
    @nathanielmcintosh6424 күн бұрын

    Understood

  • @scubabruceCA
    @scubabruceCA5 күн бұрын

    How would I test a 12 volt battery?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage5 күн бұрын

    @@scubabruceCA I’m assuming you’re talking about a 12v car battery? You can get it tested at the auto store

  • @scubabruceCA
    @scubabruceCA2 күн бұрын

    @@aiyogarage Not exactly. I use motorcycle sized batteries to power ham radios in the field. I guess I can still check the voltage without putting a load on it like with the 9 and 1.5 volt option. I don’t think I really understand the difference.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage2 күн бұрын

    @@scubabruceCA checking just voltage can be an easy check to get a sense of the charge of the battery. But putting a load on it will give you a sense of the health. For a smaller 12v battery like that you could even just use like a 4amp headlight bulb to put a load on it. The brightness should give you a pretty good indication of the health/charge level of the battery.

  • @scubabruceCA
    @scubabruceCA2 күн бұрын

    @@aiyogarage Thanks!

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage2 күн бұрын

    @@scubabruceCA you bet!

  • @TinCup-ej9dx
    @TinCup-ej9dx7 күн бұрын

    How do you check capacitors? With your meter.

  • @thesneak281
    @thesneak2818 күн бұрын

    Mine works great with the beeper setting, sometimes the ohm reading jumps around. It has worked well for me as a home mechanic... But im open to other meters that can do more for the same price. I think auto ranging is a must for me. Just looked at your amazon and that meter seems so much better for the money, thank you!

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage8 күн бұрын

    @@thesneak281 there’s another brand called AstroAI. They’ve got some really good stuff at a similar price. I’ve got a few videos on them and also some of their meters in my store (link in video description). For sure would recommend checking them out. You’d be surprised the difference in quality/accuracy compared to the innova meter you’ve been using. Should make the occasional electrical testing a lot more straight forward

  • @Dandan-hl5gp
    @Dandan-hl5gp8 күн бұрын

    Quick question sir when I open my QG 4000 generator oil cap, the skin is peeling inside of oil tank . And my generator won’t start or few second then stop. It’s brand new . So how do you recommend? Thanks

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage8 күн бұрын

    @@Dandan-hl5gp hey, I don’t think I fully understand what you are asking. Would you mind explaining your situation in more detail? Hopefully that way I know what direction to point you in

  • @syedzubair1351
    @syedzubair13518 күн бұрын

    In a lot of countries that are third world now,..., when their societies started their decent,..., one of the first signs was the devaluation of tradespeople. Next will be engineers, if you're not careful.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage8 күн бұрын

    @@syedzubair1351 very interesting. I did not know that. Thank you for sharing

  • @syedzubair1351
    @syedzubair13518 күн бұрын

    @@aiyogarage if you want to look into this check the third world countries whose colleges/universities were once recognized and now are not. Examples, Egypt, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cuba etc

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage8 күн бұрын

    @@syedzubair1351 Will do!

  • @rundontwalk8848
    @rundontwalk884811 күн бұрын

    Naa man I’m good

  • @mitchvass4498
    @mitchvass449813 күн бұрын

    Most excellent, I just bought one of these. Your tutorial was great. Way better than the little manual. I appreciate you taking the time out to explain. Very nice meter for the price too. Thanks again. and Enjoy your day.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage13 күн бұрын

    @@mitchvass4498 that’s awesome! Glad it was helpful.

  • @RESISTAGE
    @RESISTAGE16 күн бұрын

    capacitor resistance actually gets lower down to a short. the book sais it rises ? the book is wrong.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage16 күн бұрын

    @@RESISTAGE Low-ESR capacitors can rise as voltages fall. Some high dielectric constant materials can also exhibit losses that are dependent on applied voltage, which are known as ferroelectric hysteresis losses.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage16 күн бұрын

    @@RESISTAGE what else you got?

  • @timjohnston9764
    @timjohnston976419 күн бұрын

    What everyone needs to know by this video is if you had to get Cummins to do this work you would be talking thousands of $$$ dinero. Best to buy a new gen, but not an Onan. Poorly engineered, parts expensive and terrible support ie service manual for those who have the ability to do repairs.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage19 күн бұрын

    @@timjohnston9764 completely agree 👍

  • @Asimo44
    @Asimo4421 күн бұрын

    What's wrong with green coolant?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage21 күн бұрын

    @@Asimo44 modern vehicles have specific coolant fluid requirements. Using green/generic coolant isn’t ideal, but if that’s all you have it’s better than nothing. It’s just frustrating as a tech and you go to work on the cooling system and you see green coolant. Now you have to also try and sell a coolant flush so you’re not mixing different coolants. Just trying to get the word out there 👍

  • @Asimo44
    @Asimo4421 күн бұрын

    ​@@aiyogarage okay and are you saying you don't use distilled water to flush or you don't use distilled water at all?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage21 күн бұрын

    @@Asimo44 I’m saying I don’t use distilled water at all. Any shop that has ever serviced your car does not use distilled water either. Common practice. Not saying it’s right, you should always follow manufacturer instructions. But just being honest with the public about it

  • @Asimo44
    @Asimo4420 күн бұрын

    @@aiyogarage so you say green coolant is bad but then you also say you don't follow manufacturer's instructions? Kinda just lost all your credibility there. I'll keep using green coolant and distilled water. 👍

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage20 күн бұрын

    @@Asimo44 you do you booboo

  • @scogio465
    @scogio46522 күн бұрын

    Thank you. My question was if I could check DC milli amps with this to check my car battery for parasitic draw. (Wired in series not clamp. Astro tech didn't know as per phone conversation, internet says otherwise ..so. You actually sound educated so I guess I need a new meter. If I Can use this to check dc milliamps can someone please let me know

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage22 күн бұрын

    @@scogio465 this meter was is not rated for dc milli amp measurements. AstroAI does have other meters that will be able to help you out with that

  • @scogio465
    @scogio46522 күн бұрын

    @@aiyogarage Thank you

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage22 күн бұрын

    @@scogio465 you bet 👍

  • @Noochbaby
    @Noochbaby25 күн бұрын

    Do you have an Amazon affiliate link to the multimeter you recommend? I have this multimeter and have felt like it’s a piece of crap so I’m glad to be validated. Would love to support you by purchasing a better one using your link.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage25 күн бұрын

    @@Noochbaby yes I do! In the video description is a link tree…link? If you click on it, that’ll give you access to my store or instagram. Thanks for the support!

  • @Noochbaby
    @Noochbaby25 күн бұрын

    @@aiyogaragethank you sir! Grabbing one right now. :)

  • @Snceday1
    @Snceday126 күн бұрын

    So regular water has certain molecules in it that breaks down over time and will damage your shit. Don't listen to lazy people who have no idea on anything

  • @kevysrandomstuff5835
    @kevysrandomstuff583526 күн бұрын

    inside always wears more, unless there is a vibration on your pedal disks are not needed

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage26 күн бұрын

    @@kevysrandomstuff5835 says who? Clown 🤡

  • @hostilityy
    @hostilityy27 күн бұрын

    cool guy

  • @ElectroAtletico
    @ElectroAtletico27 күн бұрын

    My clamp (4000 count).

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage27 күн бұрын

    @@ElectroAtletico ?

  • @doubleleftclick
    @doubleleftclick28 күн бұрын

    Awesome review and guide. Thank you very much!

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage27 күн бұрын

    Hey you bet! Thanks for watching!

  • @edwardmascarenas6517
    @edwardmascarenas651728 күн бұрын

    GREAT ADVISE, WE APPRECIATE IT HIGHLY.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage28 күн бұрын

    @@edwardmascarenas6517 you bet!

  • @kayodebanire
    @kayodebanire29 күн бұрын

    😅

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage29 күн бұрын

    @@kayodebanire 😁

  • @royalmechanicjeeva1799
    @royalmechanicjeeva1799Ай бұрын

    Skod suparbho coming tha p0010 falt code what prlm??

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage27 күн бұрын

    What?

  • @livinglegend9564
    @livinglegend9564Ай бұрын

    I just wait till I hear my pad grinding down the rotor then it’s time for new ones 🥱

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@livinglegend9564 😂

  • @Outspokentiger
    @OutspokentigerАй бұрын

    If you were sending power to a solenoid that requires 120V ac to work, what would you use to power it in a testing scenario?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@Outspokentiger you can use just the 120v ac from an outlet. However, when testing, I always like to have a secondary breaker, rated for 10 amps, in series with my power supply. This way I have control of when the circuit has power applied, as well as immediate protection in case whatever I’m testing is shorted out.

  • @Outspokentiger
    @OutspokentigerАй бұрын

    @@aiyogarage The solenoid just have two 18 gauge wires coming out of it, goes to a Mac air valve. I’m trying to power the solenoid directly to see if it powers on.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@Outspokentiger yeah you should be able to hook those up to a hot and neutral. I imagine it doesn’t need much current with such small gauge conductors. Just be super careful 👍💀

  • @Outspokentiger
    @OutspokentigerАй бұрын

    @@aiyogarage Well there lays the confusion for me lol. If the wires are bare how would the power be applied to those said wires? Would I need some sort of inverter and claps?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@Outspokentiger oh like, the wires have no insulation on them?

  • @senecadaze
    @senecadazeАй бұрын

    Thanks for this big help

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@senecadaze you bet! Glad it was helpful

  • @No_Name888qwer
    @No_Name888qwerАй бұрын

    How much the battery voltage?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@No_Name888qwer I think around 13.3v. It’s not a lead acid battery it’s a LiFeP04

  • @No_Name888qwer
    @No_Name888qwerАй бұрын

    This park was danger!

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@No_Name888qwer lol yes but I promise I did it in a controlled manner with plenty of safety measures in place

  • @No_Name888qwer
    @No_Name888qwerАй бұрын

    Are you crazy?😄

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@No_Name888qwer maybe a little 😅

  • @pradeep6736
    @pradeep6736Ай бұрын

    How to measure current

  • @VanessaJohnson-c8m
    @VanessaJohnson-c8mАй бұрын

    Damn that's a cool service they offer 👍

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@VanessaJohnson-c8m it’s a handy troubleshooting route for sure

  • @VanessaJohnson-c8m
    @VanessaJohnson-c8mАй бұрын

    @@aiyogarage how much are they if you need a replacement/rebuild ?My ex has a 2011 Chrysler 200 and she's replaced the alternator and battery and still not right 😢

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@VanessaJohnson-c8m you should be able to put in your vehicles information on their website and they should be able to show you which one you need and the price of it. But they’re not cheap

  • @VanessaJohnson-c8m
    @VanessaJohnson-c8mАй бұрын

    @@aiyogarage are tipm problems isolated to only those models?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@VanessaJohnson-c8m Tipm problems are common amongst all Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram products. It’s just due to poor electrical design.

  • @adrianjimenez3614
    @adrianjimenez3614Ай бұрын

    Going through the same, much respect thanks for the video bro

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@adrianjimenez3614 you bet! Hope it works out

  • @foxlake02
    @foxlake02Ай бұрын

    My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@foxlake02 😂 that’s funny

  • @TAZ431
    @TAZ431Ай бұрын

    😂😂

  • @cactusladysouth1000
    @cactusladysouth1000Ай бұрын

    I need a meter that will do micro farads will this work?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    No. This meter is terrible

  • @cactusladysouth1000
    @cactusladysouth1000Ай бұрын

    @@aiyogarage What do you recommend that will do it?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@cactusladysouth1000 there’s a company on Amazon called Astro AI. They have some meters in this price range that’ll be able to measure capacitance. Should be able to help you get sorted out 👍

  • @aewcontrol2984
    @aewcontrol2984Ай бұрын

    Dude I just troubleshooted my network at my plant as an electrical supervisor and narrowed it down to a bad fiber connection, I got it fixed and nobody thank me LOL there a bunch of jealous Morons, but this still goes to my resume and now I can provide more services to my own clients.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    That’s awesome! Has to be one of the best feelings in the world. Good job 👍

  • @fuzzy.fuz.
    @fuzzy.fuz.Ай бұрын

    W lol

  • @user-kc6xe3rt6i
    @user-kc6xe3rt6iАй бұрын

    How old are they?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    😂 they’re old enough

  • @joepearlzz8504
    @joepearlzz8504Ай бұрын

    I have This code and a po0016 crank/cam correlation position sensor A code on my Toyota 3.3 v6, changed timing belt and verified its marks, changed vvt solenoids, changed the cam and crank sensors with used ones, changed the oil and still have this code. Even good compression. New sparks plugs and coils ..I don’t know what to do

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    Oh no I’m sorry to hear that. Must be very frustrating. In this instance you’ll probably want to take it to a shop for an official diagnostic. Could be a circuit issue, a module issue, or something overlooked when the timing job was performed. I would use scope data to review the cams and crank waveform data and compare it to a know good as a start. Hope everything works out for you 👍

  • @joepearlzz8504
    @joepearlzz8504Ай бұрын

    @@aiyogarage by module, you mean the ECM OR computer? And is it dangerous to drive with the code?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@joepearlzz8504 yes I mean the ECM, in your case it would probably be considered a PCM. As long as the timing was done correctly, it shouldn’t be dangerous. However, your vehicle emissions could be affected by this issue. Would be best to get it sorted out before causing further issues

  • @joepearlzz8504
    @joepearlzz8504Ай бұрын

    @@aiyogarage thanks, does this code cause any symptoms if the timing was done correctly. I’m thinking it was since all the marks match up. Idles and starts fine. I do have 02 Sensor code already and maybe an exhaust leak.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarageАй бұрын

    @@joepearlzz8504 without going through the process myself, I wouldn’t be able to speak further on the matter. I would encourage you to seek a diagnostic and get it resolved.

  • @dogwalker666
    @dogwalker666Ай бұрын

    Electrolytic Capacitors don't like AC.

  • @simonarukaviciute4683
    @simonarukaviciute468313 күн бұрын

    It likes DC in 1 polarity

  • @dogwalker666
    @dogwalker66613 күн бұрын

    @@simonarukaviciute4683 indeed.

  • @jimcatanzaro7808
    @jimcatanzaro7808Ай бұрын

    Grease your bearings

  • @muzic4lyfe2005
    @muzic4lyfe20052 ай бұрын

    how to test for car fuses?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage7 күн бұрын

    @@muzic4lyfe2005 continuity setting

  • @muzic4lyfe2005
    @muzic4lyfe20057 күн бұрын

    @@aiyogarage thanks!

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage7 күн бұрын

    @@muzic4lyfe2005 you bet!

  • @georgedavall9449
    @georgedavall94492 ай бұрын

    FLUKE 117 !!!

  • @XXX-pj3pv
    @XXX-pj3pv2 ай бұрын

    Wtf!!! Thought it said this was easy lol I'm taking it to the dealer lol

  • @JeffOnhill
    @JeffOnhill2 ай бұрын

    I should call her.

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage2 ай бұрын

    😅

  • @georgedavall9449
    @georgedavall94492 ай бұрын

    Very Good!

  • @destructionindustries1987
    @destructionindustries19872 ай бұрын

    Excellent, thanks

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage2 ай бұрын

    You bet! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @dennissecor8092
    @dennissecor80922 ай бұрын

    Great video thank you!

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage2 ай бұрын

    You bet! Thanks for watching!

  • @hux8052
    @hux80522 ай бұрын

    awesome thanks

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage2 ай бұрын

    You bet!

  • @MrMoodyMuffin
    @MrMoodyMuffin2 ай бұрын

    Just starting out fitting telematics in vehicles, going forward which Multimeter do you think will benefit me the most?

  • @aiyogarage
    @aiyogarage2 ай бұрын

    Honestly looking into an oscilloscope would be your best bet. That’ll allow you to see your CAN signal. Otherwise, almost any multimeter would be fine for checking for voltage. You should check out the next video I have in this series 👍