What type of diagnostic meter do you use?

[jetjock]

Tis' true. Pomona makes a load of stuff that works just fine and cost less. My piercing probes are Pomonas. There are also lots of specialty automotive probes designed for specific makes but you can get by without them if all you're doing is a Supra. That said good tools are an investment. If you really want to know what's happening get a scope.

What you really need is one of these. Can't say I use it much but it's nice to have

 

[Supra469]

If anyone need anything Fluke, let me know.

Hmmm, a scope. Does Fluke have those also? :icon_conf lol

 

[jetjock]

Fluke makes a series of test tools called Scopemeters. They also make Graphical Multimeters. As per my earlier post I own both. Very spendy. Better to get a cheap scope off ebay. If you've got lots of money get a laptop based scope like the Pico. You'll need to learn how to use this stuff of course. Even the best tools are still tools and can't sub for knowledge.

 

[dbsupra90]

dude. that tccs checker is out of control!

i use a digital scope w/ freeze and playback. its real handy, like having a built in datalogger.

 

[Finnon]

a neighbour of mine just gave me a fluke 8024 B would this be of any use for automotive stuff? any advice would be appreciated

 

[jetjock]

An oldie but goody. Lacking in current capabilities and only 1,999 counts but otherwise OK for auto use. More for electronic work than cars. I see there's one new in the box on ebay for $11. It'll be fine for basic stuff. Measures temp and conductance too. You could do worse for the price you paid

 

[Finnon]

An oldie but goody. Lacking in current capabilities and only 1,999 counts but otherwise OK for auto use. More for electronic work than cars. I see there's one new in the box on ebay for $11. It'll be fine for basic stuff. Measures temp and conductance too. You could do worse for the price you paid

yeah i should imagine it will be better than the one i have in my shed, a £3 special lol i also have a cellotex or something like that aswell but its borrowed from a mate so i guess i should return it and use the fluke i got for free