How to check car fuses without pulling them out - Testing fuses with a Multimeter

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

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[@hcic9860]

"I don't know anything about electricity, all I know is when I'm in a room, there is electricity".... ABSOLUTELY EPIC 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Normally I can light up a room, just by leaving it!😆. Glad u enjoyed the humour.😎

[@terrapinflyer273]

@@LurgsHowToGuides 😂 Bout the same here. With the original comment. I can figure out how to test things w a multimeter after a nice video tutorial. Otherwise the terminal leads would be better used as chopsticks in my hands. Not that great w those either tbh lol.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

I only ever use mine for testing batteries, glad the video was useful.

[@liridonosmani5834]

You could also just check for continuity. Continuity lets you know if there is a complete circuit. When the fuse is working, therefore the fuse is a not broken and the circuit is complete, the multimeter will make a sound. But if the fuse is broken, there will be an open circuit therefore no electricity flow so the multimeter will let you know by not making a sound. To do this, do exactly what you did in this video but just adjust the knob one more to the right where the diode is.

[@kenzo4Ever]

I think your input is the best practice...ever ! Even testing voltage instead of resistance as suggesed below seems not the best practice since when car is shut, switches are off and therefore there is no power on the fuses at all. Hence DC measure is useless. Just one concern : even in continuity test there is a small current to inject, no !? Why it is not dangerous to circuits ? Because of its very small value ? Correct me if I am wrong Thanks in advance ! :)

[@liridonosmani5834]

@@kenzo4Ever yes, continuity will release a small amount of current, this is why it is not dangerous. It works similarly to measuring resistance, we probe the circuit in parallel and the multimeter is set to a very high resistance so current does not flow through it to prevent damage. A beep sound from continuity check means there is less that 10 ohms resistance..so good connection. When there is a break... no connection, then ohms is infinity so no beep.

[@joeypencil5368]

@@liridonosmani5834 When I tried to learn a basic thing about using a multimeter, and then I learned even more on the comments. This is what youtube should be.

[@colb3590]

Not all multimeters have a speaker , you can still use the diode setting which gives the same reading as shown in the video . Zero = continuity, while 1= no continuity.

[@gregdestjean6438]

One major problem with continuity tests, All it takes to make a complete circuit, and therefore pass continuity is any type of connection that allows current to pass. Even if the fuse is "blown" but still has a micron of the burnt portion in the fuse making contact, that will pass a continuity test. However, that same fuse will not allow 12 volts to flow through it at even 1 amp. Continuity test will not find a bad connection at a fuse, such as corrosion. All it takes is contact. Example, you have a wife that is chaffed and coming apart. All it takes is 1 strand of that wire to not be broken, and it will pass the continuity test. However, that same wire will not allow enough current to flow through to even light a bulb. Ultimately, resistance test (ohms) will pick up things like corrosion. Voltage drop/Load test will pick up things like broken wires, or poor connections. Load test will even pick up Fuses that are blown, but still have contact inside. It doesn't happen a lot, but in 40 years as a tech, I have seen it.

[@samanthacastleberry6341]

You couldn't have broken it down any better for me. Thanks, I learned something today!!!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thanks, glad I could help out today.😎

[@gregdestjean6438]

You forgot to mention to disconnect the battery, as hooking an ohm meter to a live circuit can damage many meters. Other than that, good advise. Ohm meters are intended to be used on circuits with NO voltage.

[@tanicwhisper0647]

I was wondering this thanks. Also should I just disconnect the battery any time I deal with electrical stuff in my car? Are there any exceptions

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Well if you are just changing a bulb then no. If you replacing car stereo or a larger electrical item like a fuel pump then yes disconnect the battery

[@mde6006]

. video the of statt the to added should he infoPerhaps this

[@garywayne4577]

@@tanicwhisper0647 test fuses in car with volt meter Not Ohm meter test fuses out of car with Ohm meter

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

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[@mskinetik]

Thank you so much! Very concise and well done!👍 Thanks to you, I can test fuses tomorrow. Watching vids and learning as I go. This appears to be much easier than I thought. Cheers to you!!! Thanks for helping a gal in Colorado.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No problem. It's a simple job. You can also use a Car Blade Fuse tester which is a handy tool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH3JkmqVe8eNqLc

[@DMK717]

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[@LurgsHowToGuides]

You are more than welcome. Glad to help, I'm off now for a Cup of Tea! 😎

[@paulbrewer68]

Thank you for teaching me this and saving me time and money.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No problem, glad I could help. 😎

[@MrHaqqu]

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[@plebiansociety]

Most multimeters have an audible alarm on the diode test (the arrow symbol one) so you don't have to look at the multimeter while you're testing. Alarm is good, no alarm is bad.

[@JG-no4qr]

1:32 I have the same multimeter in the video- does it have the arrow symbol you're speaking of?

[@plebiansociety]

@@JG-no4qr at the about 5 o'clock position

[@JustinLodes]

It’s called “continuity test”

[@Kalixadam9977]

Hey thanks man. I REALLY appreciate how simple you talk and how you take into consideration that probably somebody who’s going to watch your video will be simple and probably ignorant of some things. Thanks so much Lurg!!! Daniel

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

I appreciate that! Glad to help. Hopefully there is some other useful stuff on my channel for you as well. 😎

[@stefanhyltoft]

If you use the diode tester it makes it even easier, because it's going to make a beep sound if there's a connection. So you don't need to look at the display while juggling with the pins. It's just to the right of the 200 ohm setting, the one with arrow and the vertical line.

[@hostenparadise2193]

Well done, everything is explained clear and complete. Great 🎉

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad to help out. 😎

[@meh.7539]

OOOOH Shoot! I feel silly. Thanks so much for pointing this out! Cheers from The States!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No worries, it's a handy tip and glad I could help one of our American friends.😎

[@larrytyler8601]

Thank you for the video. It solved my vehicle problem.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Great news. Glad you found the dodgy fuse.😎

[@RawandCookedVegan]

Great informative vid, thanks for the Lebowski plug.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Ha ha yeh great movie that. 😎

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[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Superb, can’t beat a lovely cup of tea. Glad I could help out today.😎

[@j.b.4340]

I didn’t know this. Thank you.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad to help. 😎

[@user-wj7kf8sk5r]

thanks! Been a great help also now 6 years later :)

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad my video helped 😎

[@JimEarl]

@@LurgsHowToGuides Do you need to disconnect the car battery first?

[@konstantin-big]

​@@JimEarl No

[@jamesbarratt593]

A meter when it is set to resistence sends out a small amount of electricity and monitors that electricity coming back in through the negative probe. If you are doing a resistence test, the company Fluke strongly advise that you can damage their meter if there is already current in the circuit.

[@johnminshell6532]

James Barratt could it also damage systems in your car I’m not expert

[@jamesbarratt593]

@@johnminshell6532 4 sure sir. You should never just switch something off unless you are sure the circuitry inside will allow it. Some systems still act as pass through for other computers in the car and just pulling fuses stopping the power and restarting as you put it back, can be very bad.

[@kenzo4Ever]

I think your input is the best practice...ever ! Even testing voltage instead of resistance as suggesed below seems not the best practice since when car is shut, switches are off and therefore there is no power on the fuses at all. Hence DC measure is useless. Just one concern : even in continuity test there is a small current to inject, no !? Why it is not dangerous to circuits ? Because of its very small value ? Correct me if I am wrong Thanks in advance ! :)

[@zarideas2171]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! 👍 🔔

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No problem, glad to help. 😎

[@HealthyVeganLiving]

This is a good thing to know, thanks for showing me this. Gary

[@captainmanic1959]

I would use a meter to test fuses as well, but I was testing high voltage/amperage fuses. My method was similar, but instead of measuring resistance, I would check voltage. A good fuse would show little or no voltage on a live circuit, where with a bad fuse your meter reads line voltage. I would assume that a 12 volt vehicle circuit would test the same, with no risk of damage due to feedback from the meter itself.

[@estarling8766]

Sounding is the most practical way of testing the continuity of a wire. You don't need to watch the meter's indicator, it simply gives you a (continuous) beep if it's Ok.

[@stairwaytotevin]

The sound of the seagulls takes me back to when I lived at the coast! 😢

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

They are pretty noisy!

[@dr.j6747]

I appreciate this video. I am also NOT a mechanic or electrician and have NEVER done this before. The test probes are positive and negative. Are the fuse check points positive and negative? Does it matter which test probe tip touches the two locations on the fuse? Thank you.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No it makes no difference at all. You are just checking the circuit

[@dr.j6747]

@@LurgsHowToGuides I thought so, but wanted to be sure. Thank you for educating me about something many of us need to know about. My car blower recently ceased working, and I was inspired to think it might be a blown fuse. My manual indicated the blower used a 30A fuse. When I found where they were located, I discovered there were 4 -J Case 30A fuses in that box. I had no idea which one "might" be bad, so I pulled and replaced all 4 of them, even though they ALL looked good. The O'Riely supervisor, also thought they looked good, and was inclined to think I needed a "much more costly" new blower and blower resister - YIKES!. But I was very happy that this restored my blower function, especially in our cold winter temperatures. Now I can test those 4 fuses, identify which one is bad, keep the good ones, and next time, I will know how to test and identify the bad fuse and "save me some money", lol. Thank you again! That was a great help.👌 I gave you a "Like" and subscribed. ❤

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

I would set meter to volts ground one end and touch each side. If both sides of the fuse dont show voltage its either head lights or gas pump. Some cars don’t like you disconnecting the power.

[@nusldn1]

Thank you. This video really helped

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thanks. 😎

[@PaulHenreid]

minute 2: "I'm not an electrician; all I know is that when I am in a room there is electricity." lol love it mate

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Ha ha yeh cheers. It’s hard to make videos entertaining 😎

[@JustinLodes]

Just set the multimeter on continuity. If it has a steady beep it’s a good fuse

[@jabbaweezy]

thank you. I can apply this video to a harbor freight multimeter

[@mrandiz007]

You can definitely do it like this, but i would measure the Voltage (DC) with the Multimeter :D put the minus clamp of the multimeter on Batterie Minus or the chassy and with the other clamp you can measure the contacts of the fuses ... if the fuse is ok you would measure for example 12V at both contacts, if the fuse is not ok then you would measure 12V at one contact and 0V at the other contact of the fuse. I apologize for my bad english :D Greetings from Germany.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Great tips. Cheers. 🇩🇪

[@johnminshell6532]

Same

[@rzbusa2641]

This is the superior way. You only need to probe with one probe. The continuity way requires two probes to make contact at the same time.

[@waynet8327]

Not only will take you forever to pull the fuses and check under the light. If you put the fuses back in wrong orientation, it could cause you problem later on.

[@SistaInTheFaith]

I watched several videos and I must say that your video was the one! I got it now! I'm about to go and get the satisfaction of working on my car :-) Thank you! New Subscriber! Enjoy that tea :)

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thank you for subscribing, appreciate it.😎

[@dcanada34]

Thanks a million for the help sir

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad to help.😎

[@belenhooter3941]

Absolutely helpful tip!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad it was helpful. 😎

[@LucifersTear]

Extremely helpful... I shall be in my boot and under my bonnet shortly, thankyou!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

I saw Edd China under a bonnet and under a dashboard on a recent show and that's not easy with his height! Glad I could help. 😎

[@Rob.P]

🙂 It's a great time saving tip. Thanks Lurgs 👍

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Cheers. 😎

[@nicolewilliams2861]

Thanks for the video. Very informative sir

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

[@paulalan262626]

Excellent presentation. Tq so much. 🙏👍

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad that I could help out.😎

[@laurabrady4649]

any suggestions for fuse box layout guides/maps? VW Tiguan 2016 (US version)

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

I haven’t got anything I’m afraid

[@karvankapakistan4203]

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[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thanks.😎

[@mdariflion]

Why not checking it by continuity ?

[@Robert-ts2ef]

You should NOT use an ohmmeter on live circuits. Instead you should set your meter to DC volts ( next scale above 12volts) with the red lead on each side of the fuse to ground (earth) of car. If you get 12 volts on both sides of the fuse, it is good, if only on one side then the fuse is blown. 😢

[@DAVIDGRANGER-in1zj]

Thanks. I was looking for this. I know just opening a door wakes up the car. Not sure what circuits are live.

[@zelofanoful]

Thank you for the video. Now I can check my fuses correctly. :)

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Happy to help out. Test them with ignition turned off.

[@asarcik]

Great video !

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thanks. Glad I could help 😎

[@KH-el5vc]

Thank you so much for your video.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad that I could help. 😎

[@jasonzee9658]

I have a good cup of coffee this AM.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Yeh sometimes coffee is good

[@AshleyRolland]

Great tip for saving time. Never would have thought of trying this. Glad to support - enjoy your tea!!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Ashley Rolland Yep lovely cup of tea. I've got another video about Fuel Cap Side on your car, another good tip if you drive different vehicles. Thanks for visiting my channel, appreciate it

[@johnmano1439]

Nice, simple and easy to understand video. Thanks.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Happy to help.

[@CM-1723]

What's the best ignition live fuse in that fusebox under cupholder ? To put a piggyback fuse holder in . Got some headrest monitors for my T5

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Not sure I'm afraid. There is probably a spare one you can use, you would need to test it is live though.

[@mackay259]

Are the fuses shown standard or special for your multimeter application?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Just standard car fuses

[@mackay259]

@@LurgsHowToGuides Thanks, not sure if all had the open contacts at the top.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Possibly older fuses don't have the contacts at the top.

[@Dan-yw7sy]

thanks for the vid! very helpful

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No worries, glad to help.😎

[@antoniojg-b8284]

thanks I fixed my turn signals with this. Switched 1 fuze, no idea how much I'd be paying at a mechanic

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Great news, glad I was able to help save you some money. 😎

[@NYCD-5]

Question, does it matter when pointing the tips of multimeter to the fuses(positive and negative). Would it give me the same reading in the multimeter?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Don’t understand the question but it doesn’t matter which way round they go. Some multimeters have a circuit tester which beeps when it’s a good circuit

[@iam1smiley1]

Use mV setting to see voltage drop to zero if there is no problem and voltage if there is. Using ohms could damage stuff!

[@pierluigicicinelli3361]

Thank for your video

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No problem 😎

[@jonnyharris2724]

Thanks for the video. U didn't really need the pliers because that little white clip thing next to your fuse box is a fuse removing tool 😁

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Yes indeed I learned that just after I made this video, very handy! Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

[@albj5119]

it is in 0:24 right site

[@manicminer8813]

Noticed that straight away when I watched the vlog

[@Dutcharmytent]

Some fuses could have current running through them like the alarm ect?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Yes a few could be 12v even with ignition off.

[@darinsullaphen4683]

Can you test resistance across the fuses with voltage running or do you need to disconnect the battery first?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

With ignition off most of the fuses won’t have voltage, only a few will, if it does an odd reading set it to 20V setting and test fuse.

[@harmonyolatungiewilliams8192]

Hey I have an electric car need to know do I discount the battery to make sure nothing happens am only checking if I have a blown fuse

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

I would not use this video for checking an electric car, that needs to be checked by a specialist

[@BassicVIC]

That’s a proper cuppa 🇬🇧

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Yep. Just had my first cuppa early this morning. 🫖

[@NYCD-5]

Thank you for vid!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No problem.😎

[@kgchoong]

how to check negative and postive terminal . Should I turn on the car to AC before test ?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Not sure what you mean. To test the battery follow this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ3Oinp_gqudapo

[@Amanda-cd6dm]

Do I have to change spark plugs to a lesser plug before doing this?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Not sure what you mean? There’s no spark plugs in this video?

[@vintagegirl1961]

does it matter with end touches the fuse, the black or red wire?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No it makes no difference

[@chuckmcconnell3446]

Excellent sir!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thanks, glad it was useful.😎

[@althafhussian6623]

Excellent information keep going thanks😎😎👍👍👍

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thanks. Glad to help out.

[@Usercouldnotbefound]

Good video mate, I did chuckle to myself when i seen the white fuse puller next to the fuses as you was using pliers though lol

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Engelbert Humperdinck Yeh I must get some new glasses!

[@kanor8233]

Hello mate. So, could i leave the battery still plug in? Thanks.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Yes you are only testing the fuse, not the voltage.

[@kristianvrum8979]

0:26 If you look at the right side of the fuse box, there is a white, plastic tool that you can use to remove and install fuses.

[@Discounthomeoffice]

Thanks Mate, excellent tip. You can use the white plastic tweezers on the right of the fuses to pull them out instead of using pliers (safety)

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Yeh I was having a brain freeze that day. Only realised I hadn't done that (I'm so used to second hand cars not having one) after the video got some traction and was too late to delete and repost. Glad it was useful though. 😎

[@TruthSeekerAll]

Will it matter which side the black and red probes go when you place it on the fuses?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No, makes no difference

[@TruthSeekerAll]

@@LurgsHowToGuides thanks 👍

[@marketmakers6782]

Thanks for the tip great man.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No problem. Glad to help. 😎

[@MrDaBBaS]

you should not check resistance on fuses while they're inside the fuse box. you can damage electrical components in your car. always remove the fuse before a resistance test. if you want to test a fuse while it's still inside the fuse box, do a continuity test using volts on multimeter... ohms is only for resistance test when fuse is disconnected

[@kenzo4Ever]

+1 ! But I still don't understand how it's possible and correct to test continuity of a fuse without removing it. I mean in case of a broken fuse but still the circuit is closed on the other two sides of the fuse and then should show presence of contnuity anyway ! Thanks in advance ! :)

[@MrDaBBaS]

@@kenzo4Ever you can use the lowest AC volt setting on the multimeter if you want to test the fuse without removing it. a resistance test should be done on a fuse that has already been removed.

[@clementclarke779]

I noticed that some old fuses seem to have "scum" on them, and so even if the fuse tests good, there may not be a proper connection. Cleaning them may be essential, or at least moving them to create a better electrical connection may be essential. My heater would not work, and I had to replace what tested as "good:.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

In that case then probably best to remove them and check them old school against the light. Thanks for the info

[@clementclarke779]

@@LurgsHowToGuides Your method is amazing! Really. My car is an old Mercedes and I did manage to find a Fuse Box diagram on line which helped. I learned a lot from your video. Thank you from Australia.

[@noelgutierrez1628]

Is this a good way to find out if a wire is corroded or has been cut?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Yes you can test wires for 12v, test it on a wire you know works first. I'd set it to the 20v setting to test any live circuits.

[@iongal7729]

You great, thank you!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Thanks.

[@andufuse640]

we make fuse and fuseholder and wireharness for car

[@transitvandoors]

Great video , with good clear advice. Enjoy your Tea.

[@lees5402]

Thanks for posting. You said set the multi meter to the lowest setting 20 ohms. However you appear to set yours to 200?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Time to get new glasses I think! 200 is the lowest mine goes, just couldn't read it properly! The joys of getting older, used to have 20/20 vision up until about 5 yrs ago. Hope it helped.😎

[@ynwa189]

Great very video , I’m looking to hardwire a dash cam and need to check which fuse is dead when ignition off , is this the same principle

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Well same principle but you need to set Multimeter to 20V setting to check for 12v live voltage

[@andufuse640]

good lesson

[@leadingauctions8440]

Thank you.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No problem 😎

[@kumbackquatsta]

does the red cable need to be on the 10 amp port?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Not sure what you mean.

[@laragreene8328]

I can add this to my oil and fluids check that I do at least once a month. Its Nice to keep ahead of a problem!! (and keep spare fuses and relays 😁 ....Though Now I need to know how to check relays!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Yes I always keep spare fuses. Happy to help. 😎

[@explorerturk]

Thanks again

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

No problem.😎

[@aliciamitchell2055]

Thank you sir

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad that I could help. Have a fab Christmas 🎄😎.

[@grieveon6723]

Thank you....but damn if everybody drank my tea while I was fixing car...grrrrrr

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

grieveon Yeh I know but nothing gets fixed without a nice brew!

[@susannesheffer1848]

QUESTION: is your ignition switch ON or OFF?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

It's off. You are only testing the fuses, not the 12volts going through them.

[@susannesheffer1848]

@@LurgsHowToGuides Thank you!

[@T.S.Photohraphy-Cinematography]

Very nice my friend very helpful

[@grahamsmith9788]

thanks for a useful video, especially the multimeter stuff, but unfortunately the standard fuses on my new type (2014+) Vivaro don't have holes in the exposed edge to access the metal bits. So I have to take the fuse out. But the good news is I've got the owners handbook with the list of fuses and their functions

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Maybe they are the modern ones with tiny LED lights in? When the ignition is on they may light up. If one isn't lit it means it is blown. Hope you find the blown one. Please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great week and thanks for visiting my channel.

[@johnnydoggs]

Can you get electrocuted using metal pliers while taking out fuses? And does it matter if you put the red or black probes on either metal piece of the fuse?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Johnny Doggs Make sure the ignition is off. Fuses are inside plastic casing so the chances of a shock are tiny. No it doesn't matter which red or black goes on what side.

[@johnnydoggs]

Lurgs Thanks

[@judestee]

Continuity test

[@-cat-2244]

I have done all mine but could you please help??? All of mine read 0.03 or 0.30, every single one of them. What does that mean?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Depends what setting you had the selection on. If they all read the same then the must all be working and not failed. Good news.

[@MrCriterion]

I am confused because another electrician used a HOund 2 device to check the fuses in a similar way in order to find what was causing the drainage to his car battery but he tested all the fuses and the fuse which had a reading was the one that had the problem due to all the other fuses giving a zero reading ...can someone explain

[@Equismaximus]

Why may I ask are you using those dirty old rusty pliers when the fuse puller is just to the right of the fuses in your box. With those big old pliers you can break the fuse. So old Bloke why the pliers? Another question is this. If there is current in that circuit and the fuse is blown and you insert your Ohm Meter into the circuit by jumping the two terminals is the ohm meter now doing the job of the fuse and perhaps blowing it? I guess if the meter has a 20,000/volt rating very little current will flow through the meter though.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

I find pliers much easier than the fuse puller and loads of second hand vehicles they mysteriously disappear. With this test it's just a test of the circuit in the fuse, doesn't matter if there is 12v in it or not. Hope it helped and you found the blown fuse.

[@lucasthings]

0:40 STOP RIGHT THERE!!!!! 🤣

[@jononeil500]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Jon O'Neil Yeh it saves pulling them all out. Thanks for visiting my channel and please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

[@terijune3307]

Sorry but for those who need a bit extra instruction..... do you have to disconnect the battery before testing? I thought olms was for resistance only. How does resistance show the fuse is still good? Probably am confused as this is a brand new area for me. Perhaps you could explain just a bit more for the folks who don't get the basics as well as others. Thank you. Otherwise you've answered the question of whether to put the positive or negative test leads on their own negative or positive side of the fuse. From your instruction, it sounds like it does not matter which test lead goes on which side of the fuse. That helps as the less clear people wonder if certain items might have to be tested by placing each the test leads on a correspondingly particular side. Thanks again!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Teri June Hi there. No need to disconnect the battery, you are literally testing each individual fuse. If the fuse is blown there will be no reading at all on the multimeter. If the fuse is good by putting the nodes on either side you complete a circuit so you will get a reading.

[@terijune3307]

Thanks so much Lurgs!

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Teri June Hopefully I've gained a new subscriber. Have a great week.

[@markojovanovic165]

I guess the better way would be to set it to volts and check across it. If there is voltage across it, it's blown up, if there isn't it means it's shorted, which is what you want for fuses to be.

[@chevybob9836]

Thanks for the video, nicely done. The dodgy one? LOL

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Glad I could help, yeh dodgy one! 😎