Power Probe III

[Bojans]

Thinking about buying one of these, looks to be very useful in tracking down wiring issues or trouble shooting something like trailer lights.

Anyone own or used one? Opinions?

 

[I can fix anything]

I own 2, don't know how I ever lived without them. Search there are multiple discussions on them.

 

[That Guy Scott]

X2. One of the best electrical tools I have ever bought. I had to be talked into it and now I couldn't live with out it.

 

[James E]

I must have one.

 

[Greatbear]

The Power Probe III is terrific. I recently got one after being presented with a '98 DeVille with a melted body harness. Made life a lot easier. The original I and II models were okay IMO, but the thing really became a thousand times more useful with the built-in DMM. Do yourself a favor and buy the lead set as well.

 

[jethro29]

i use mine almost daily.great tool ,you'll love it.

 

[Fedwrench]

A great tool that is only as good as the person using it is skilled. Always use a wiring diagram with it to ensure you don't smoke some type of module. 12 volts may not seem like much until it's applied to the wrong circuit.

 

[freeskier]

im going to start doing alot more wiring, where is the best place to pick up one of these? i definatly want the III

 

[RBailey]

Love mine to !

http://diary-of-mgb.blogspot.com/2011/01/power-probe-iii-aka-light-sabre.html

Cheers,
Richard B.

 

[gsport]

good to read some positives on this... i'm thinking about getting one too

 

[Lotek_Racing]

I got mine from MAC last month.

They had a package deal, Power Probe III with the full test lead kit and the ECT2000 for around $300 Canadian.

It's probably cheaper for you guys south of the border.

Shawn

 

[wornoutoldman]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HV3WN6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Bojans]

Thanks for the feedback, just ordered one

 

[freeskier]

will the snap on guy have one?

 

[jay50]

will the snap on guy have one?

yeah about $400

 

[jeffk14]

I think mine was around $144 shipped (with the optional extra lead kit) from ntxtools. Be advised though, their shipping can be slooooow.

 

[johnzcarz]

Just used mine today to figure out an audio system problem on a Mazda. Neat little tool. It doesn't really do anything that a digital multimeter and some leads supplying +/- 12v can't do - it just does it all in 1 convenient package.

 

[Greatbear]

I picked mine up from Amazon, it was about 112 bux, plus I picked up the separate lead set for roughly 40 bucks and change.

 

[nightrain00]

I don't now how I got along with out mine for so long. It's great for trailer wiring problems too. Just be very carefull not to hit the + side of the switch at the wrong time! I'M STILL TRYING TO GET THE SMOKE BACK INTO THAT MODULE.

 

[cdseven95]

I got mine for $105 shipped on Amazon... the Snap on Guy sells them for $160..


The thing I do not like about it is if you have the car running at say 14.4 volts and something like a lock wire tests at 12.7 volts it will not beep due to the voltage difference... So you have to be able to see it... ***** for testing somethings.

 

[fjr04]

Just used it the other day on the SUV. You can get the master kit Here for a great deal:
$224 with shipping: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003QHDLEQ/sr=1-3/qid=1304543328/ref=olp_tab_all?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=1304543328&sr=1-3&seller=&colid=
This has the circuit tester, lead set and the short finder.