How to Use a Multimeter to Diagnose Snowmobile/ATV Electrical Problems

Problem with your snowmobile lights? Need to check your voltage regulator? Gauge not working? This video covers the basic functions of a multimeter - including AC and DC Voltage, resistance, current and continuity - to solve a electrical problems on sleds and ATVs.
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[@Schillsifer]

Yes finally thank you! Been waiting for this video to drop ever since you said you’d make one last year.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for waiting!

[@MyOldSled]

These things were a mystery to me until I got my ATV and sleds. Since I posted my ATV winch video I've had a couple of requests for a video on how to use the multimeter. I'm not an electrician, but here's what I understand about how to use them in solving electrical issues.

[@henryskipper5507]

This video was great! I sort of understand how to use one but this cleared all doubts and I'm confident in my troubleshooting abilities now. I was looking for a video exactly like this and you provided it

[@alrossi2573]

This is a great video! I’ve been intimidated by this tool for years but you just explained it so well. Maybe now I will be able to diagnose any electrical issues with my vintage sleds in the future. Thank you!

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Al. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanreutzel5238]

This was very helpful

[@northdakotaham1752]

Reading AC current on my old Skidoo kind of threw me as I expected to see DC current going to the headlight. So no rectifier circuit on 1997 Skidoo.

[@MyOldSled]

Correct i installed a rectifier in my 97 to power an accessory outlet. You could also probably install a regulator regulator from a sled with estart

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@MyOldSled yes...I could see that could be easily accomplished in order to get some DC voltage if necessary. My AC voltage level was OK...but I have burnt out headlight and tail light. So something caused that.

[@CraigArndt]

A multimeter should be in everyone's toolkit. Even if you only check to see if your battery is charging, or continuity tests on relays, great to have a meter.

[@MyOldSled]

I agree. Thanks for watching Craig.

[@Justin-rj1wr]

You know you wanted to make a joke when talking about rectifiers, just admit it. Nice job explaining how to solve one of our least favorite problems with a sled.

[@MyOldSled]

:) once or twice..l

[@farmark457]

Great tutorial on a tool that can save time and money for everyone. Saves guessing and unnecessary parts changing. Thx

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks farmark. (Is it Mark?) Glad you liked it

[@worshipguitarnow777]

Great video Dave. I don't currently own a sled but really enjoyed the lesson on using a multimeter.

[@MyOldSled]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@I8U4FUN]

Great video explaining multi testers.

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Jeffrey! Thanks very much. Glad you liked it.

[@markcomisky7106]

Great video refreshes me on meters thanks

[@MyOldSled]

You’re welcome Mark. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@scottmcnabb9122]

Great information on how to read others meters and what they indicate well done.

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Scott. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

[@scottmcnabb9122]

Oh no thank you I didn't really know now they worked that well . Love your show that you do great information keep doing what your doing .