Before going out and looking for a new multimeter, you should use the Digital Multimeter Troubleshooting and Repair as the final effort to save your meter. There may come a time when your multimeter malfunctions, and you’ll have to decide whether to repair it or buy a new one. I visited our local Radio Shack and a couple of other shops to find a replacement lead but the cheapest I could find was 6.95 (US) for a pair I could have replaced the whole thing for that.Your digital multimeter should last for a number of years with reasonable care. Using the frayed ends of the lead wire worked, but not worth a hoot. Some time ago a test lead on my el cheapo multimeter came off and was subsequently lost.
Performs like a VTVM but this meter is FET Analog. Will be shipped in factory box. Excellent working and cosmetic condition.
If your multimeter powers up but you aren’t getting accurate measurements you may have faulty test leads. Simply replace the battery and you should be good to go. If the multimeter doesn’t turn on or the display is dim you may have a weak or dead battery. The standard test leads that come with a Fluke 114 or 175 multimeter.The first step of troubleshooting is to check the battery and, try to power on your digital multimeter.
The Digital Multimeter Troubleshooting and Repair is a basic repair process. It should read well under one ohm. Check for loose parts or screws inside the multimeter’s case and fix them in the appropriate way.Reassemble your digital multimeter, set it to measure resistance, and touch the probe leads together. If you do find a damaged connection desolder it with a soldering iron and wick and resolder it.
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