The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread

[df2x4]

I have one of these, you simply pull a fuse and push the end in place and it will show you how much current is being drawn through that circuit even with the key off, it's good for finding that parasitic draw that drains batteries when not used for a while.

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That's a pretty cool little gadget, I've always just used a multimeter with standard test leads but that looks way easier. Might have to look into one of those.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

That's a pretty cool little gadget, I've always just used a multimeter with standard test leads but that looks way easier. Might have to look into one of those.

Yes I may have to as well. How much does it cost, and where did you find it?

 

[GrimsterGMC]

Yes I may have to as well. How much does it cost, and where did you find it?

I got mine off Ebay a while ago. Didn't cost much.

 

[someotherguy]

I got mine off Ebay a while ago. Didn't cost much.

I looked yours up - only result I could find for that specific one ships from AU (of course)

There's similar models on amazon; found a couple with that handy fuse style connection.

This one is pretty inexpensive, looks like it checks regular blade fuses and mini blade with the supplied adapter.

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This one is a few more bucks but has extra adapters (dunno what that really small one is for) and looks like a dead ringer to the core component of your SP Tools unit.

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Richard

 

[GrimsterGMC]

I looked yours up - only result I could find for that specific one ships from AU (of course)

There's similar models on amazon; found a couple with that handy fuse style connection.

This one is pretty inexpensive, looks like it checks regular blade fuses and mini blade with the supplied adapter.

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This one is a few more bucks but has extra adapters (dunno what that really small one is for) and looks like a dead ringer to the core component of your SP Tools unit.

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Richard

Sorry if I misled you but the one I have isn't that exact one. I got a pic of google to illustrate the type so you could relate, they are fairly generic and the std prongs pull off the end to reveal a smaller set for mini fuses.

 

[Beason]

I noticed recently that my reverse lights are hit or miss, and i have to wiggle the shifter (column) to get them to light. I just ordered the locator switch and will be replacing it soon.

While i am under there i want to connect a wire for the reverse feed to my radio for the reverse camera. Do any of you know off the top of your head what wire outputs to the reverse lights? if not do you have a source for a schematic? I could figure it out with a multimeter but you guys seem resourceful.

 

[SUBURBAN5]

I noticed recently that my reverse lights are hit or miss, and i have to wiggle the shifter (column) to get them to light. I just ordered the locator switch and will be replacing it soon.

While i am under there i want to connect a wire for the reverse feed to my radio for the reverse camera. Do any of you know off the top of your head what wire outputs to the reverse lights? if not do you have a source for a schematic? I could figure it out with a multimeter but you guys seem resourceful.

Gm manuals are free on here. Download it and they have all the information needed

 

[Beason]

Gm manuals are free on here. Download it and they have all the information needed

I have the repair manual in the garage, I was hoping for a quick answer. Lol

 

[SUBURBAN5]

I have the repair manual in the garage, I was hoping for a quick answer. Lol

I see. When you said schematics, or diagrams, that was the source that pop to mind lol. I need to print them. Pretty cool you have a hard copy. I'm no help with wires lol

 

[Beason]

The Chilton says blue wire is output to the reverse rs lights. I'll tap it and see this weekend.