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5. Test Tool Know-how
1) Is the PowerScan Probe Tester computer and air bag safe?
The tool LED and LCD pull no more than 1 milliamp of current,
therefore when using it as a test light or multimeter it is computer
and airbag safe. However, pressing the power switch is a different
story. When you press the switch forward, you are conducting full
battery current to the tip of the probe. There is a nice safety feature
built into the tool. Simply connect the extra ground lead to the tool
and press the power switch forward until it trips the circuit breaker.
This will prevent power from going to the tip but still allow you to
use the tool as a multimeter. When you are away from computer
components, simple press the reset button and you are ready to
power up again.
2) Why do I have no power at the tip when I am pressing the power
switch forward but the red LED is on?
The power switch goes through a lot. It is one of the few things that
go wrong with the tool. The switch is a consumable that needs to be
replaced on occasion. We have made it real simple to not only
change it but also buy a new switch. The switch can be snapped out
and replaced in seconds.
You can buy switches from your Autel authorized tool supplier.
The tool with the Rocker Switch slots makes it easy to replace a
worn switch in the field without having to send it in for repair.
Power Switch replacement procedure:
Remove the worn switch with a pry tool. Be careful when
applying force. (Figure 15)
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