Power Probe 3 Demonstration (12 Volt Diagnostic Tool) | AnthonyJ350

[@robertotoledo1910]

I got myself one of these that is fairly new from a retired mechanic and I always knew what they did so that’s why I wanted one, but it’s interesting how quick you can diagnose stuff with it, thank you for the video👌👍

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad you like the tool!

[@limitlessman396]

Great video keeping it simple and getting straight to the point it took me three videos to get what I needed

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad the video helped you!

[@jahsidmatias3625]

This is one of the best power probe videos I’ve seen about 14 which is pretty much all of them on KZbin and it’s hard to find one where each mode can be demonstrated in depth, it would be awesome if you were to make a new video going in depth into each mode with maybe 1-3 examples/exercises for us to understand the full capabilities of the tool better

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for the idea!

[@AnthonyJ350]

2 is a really good unit, I own one as well. It's simpler as it does not have the LCD display for the voltmeter. Also it doesn't have the same programmable features as the 3. But the Power Probe 2 is still a very powerful diagnostic tool.

[@andaryandar1]

Best video of an explanation for how to use this tool!!!

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad you liked it!

[@pnkflyd61]

This is the next tool on my list.

[@007bondspy]

I used my Power Probe for the first time today, on a 2006 Skoda Octavia that would not switchover on start position after dong a D.M.F. conversion...thought at first the teeth on the starter to new flywheel were mis-matched...HOWEVER.... Power Probe'ed he Starter Trigger cable and found (once examined) starter motor plug had a 20mm corroded sector.....I can personally say this tool is worth every penny and something i would recommend to others

[@nickayivor8432]

Helpful video thank you very much thank you 👍 From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for watching!

[@idigitalclic857]

Excellent Video

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thank you very much!

[@josephhaegan7761]

I use my Power Probe for checking high resistance in power feed circuits too. Its just as simple as pressing the switch and seeing how the red/green indicators react. You make cool videos and you are a good explainer.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thank you! Watch my latest video I'm uploading right now, hopefully you find it educational and a little funny.

[@kevinmunoz1216]

Holy fuck, Day N Nite is the song coming in through the radio, finally figured it out, couldn’t fall asleep until I did, absolute nightmare lol

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for watching!

[@Viper81766]

I have the 2. The 3 version has a digital display as the main difference, so if you can afford the extra cost it is worth it. I have several dvoms so I don't really need the display the 3 offers. the 2 can provide good ground or power supply so that is very handy testing the integrity of components.

[@electriciandallastx9182]

Thanks for the ideas you have contributed here.

[@AnthonyJ350]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@nuclearbum9858]

great demo anthony i just put one in my cart on amazon

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks! They're a handy tool, just be careful with them on newer vehicles. They can damage electronics if used improperly.

[@chema_lopez]

Great video

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thank you!

[@Odi2017]

Great video, I’m starting to use it but I’m a little scared when I send power to test a part. Should you send power only to the positive circuit? How about ground?

[@AnthonyJ350]

You have to tread with caution when sending power or ground.

[@nicktran939]

Thx bro. Very informative video. Straight to the point.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@sneakdza]

Thas crazy I never even knew about hearing the speaker channel from the probe

[@AnthonyJ350]

Ya it has a lot of features. I don't use most of the honestly, but it's cool that it's there.

[@MaxDoody]

Great video. Think you can make a follow up on going through all of the power probes menus. As in how to access all of the different features. Thanks

[@brianwilliams2087]

Yeah exactly

[@joegeorge3367]

i just looked at the price of the 4, it's over $200. i like and appreciate you showing this. i just finished restoring a 71 Blazer and am onto a 68 Bronco. so for me i can't put out the $200 when a meter, some long alligator leads and a small 12v power source are gonna cover my 50 year old vehicles.

[@AnthonyJ350]

All depends on how efficient and versatile you want to be. Nothing replaces a multimeter but some jobs are just faster with the Power Probe. If you make money on a tool it's worth buying.

[@bigmedge]

@ 6:02, which pin of which wiring harness was that? I mean, the function of that pin & harness? Thanks in advance for your reply sir

[@AnthonyJ350]

That's the main ignition harness I'm testing.

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

Yes it can hurt newer cars. So can a hammer. It depends on the user. I suggest they understand how to use this tool. As I use mine everyday. It saves time finding issues I know to look for. The only real use I have for the long cord. Is when a customers car is stone cold dead battery. So I use my AGM in the Rear of my truck for powering it.

[@AnthonyJ350]

True, that's why we discuss potential weak points of the tool. You do not want to neglect mentioning the risks of using a tool. You could setup a dedicated multi-meter in a similar fashion and modify the negative test lead with an alligator clip to quickly hook up to ground and use the positive lead in a similar fashion as the Power Probe. On my Power Probe 4 I actually use a test lead from a multimeter so it fits in more places and I don't stress the circuit board out when testing wires when we're doing several remote starters a day.

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

@@AnthonyJ350 I just bought a set of Fluke Test leads. More then i need. As I bought it for the Fluke 289.. I never used it much. The Power Probe can find it faster. Just learn to use it. As most people I see with them. Have no clue how many functions it has. Just read the Instructions.

[@PC-qy4mm]

Thank you

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewhutchinson5490]

Great tut. Thanks.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for watching!

[@OneSierra]

Great video. When I Check the ABS 10 Amp fuse the Power Probe 3 shows a flickering of the ground on both sides of the fuse. All other fuses appeared normal but the ABS has me concerned. I replaced the fuse and no change, I tested with fuse out and got a good steady ground in the fuse holder with key off and a good steady 12v with key on. The flickering (both audible and visible) leads me to believe I have a short or is this normal in an ABS circuit?

[@uhkbkh-fc1ks]

What is the input impedance (internal resistance) of Power Probe 3?

[@AnthonyJ350]

No idea

[@popanollie1]

could this be used to turn on the radiator fans from the fuse? would the thermo switch need to have the wires jumped?

[@AnthonyJ350]

I would turn the fan on at the device itself if you're checking for operation.

[@popanollie1]

@@AnthonyJ350 thank you for the reply. my situation is a little different from others. i did turn on the fan at the fan, and it works. but not when everything is connected and my car is on and running hot. its got new radiator, new fan, new thermostat, new coolant temp switch and i think my problem is with the ac being removed. think wires got changed and need to figure out which wires from use box send power to fans but i think the temp switch in the middle of the circuit needs to be jumped or open, and i only have a short time of running my car after it opens until it starts to over heat and i need to shut it off

[@philocleandes9302]

Excellent review. Thanks. I've been thinking of picking up one of these and I got a line on a PP 2 for $40 bucks. Do you happen to know the difference between the 2 and 3 versions? Should I just pay the extra $60 for the 3?

[@Isaacg357]

Question when you were testing at the starter when the light switched from green to red when you turned on sound the green light and sound flickered what would that mean ? Or indicate

[@AnthonyJ350]

The tool is having a hard time tracking what's happening so fast.

[@DK1LLA]

sick tool. well explained.

[@Viper81766]

Very good video

[@ezrollin561]

Am I missing something here, what does the probe 3 do that my multi-meter doesn't, other than apply 12v to relays etc.

[@AnthonyJ350]

It's easier to do everything one handed under a dash

[@ezrollin561]

@@AnthonyJ350 Have you had a chance to compare this to the Autel ps100

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@ezrollin561 No I have not

[@707SonomaComa]

when you tested the cigarette lighter, what was the other end connected to? And how did it turn on the light bulb when it was connected to only the power probe?

[@dtrrtd774]

it would have to have been connected to a ground, it couldn't work with only the tip connected.

[@BGChamp2019]

Does this help you find shorts? Can this replace a short finder?

[@wileecoyote5749]

Any good auto electrician can find short with or without this tool.

[@BGChamp2019]

Does this tool find shorts? Can it replace a short finder?

[@moisesmarquez4234]

Antonio Styles no

[@everardocamacho5063]

hi Anthony can you check injector pulses with the probe 3? or any others sensors like ckp, cam sensor,

[@AnthonyJ350]

+Everardo Camacho I wouldn't as the power probe 3 has the ability to back feed too much. I'm not sure if the power probe 4 would be safe. I would just use a multimeter for that test, much safer.

[@mikek5924]

+AnthonyJ350. Hi Anthony! but, can Power probe Hook do it safely? And does anybody make any comparison of PP Hook versus PP !!! And PP 4?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Mike Kosyi I'm honestly not sure, I have zero experience with the Hook. Do you have a SnapOn guy? I always consult mine fore application questions. That's where I get this stuff from.

[@Bag81305]

Everardo Camacho no

[@davidblaze1652]

IamMcGyver. thanks that's the answer I was looking for.

[@bryantdeltoro5988]

I was thinking about getting one. And I spoke to a friend of mine about it. He told me that you hurt stuff if you don't know how to use it. Is it true?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Bryant Deltoro Yes on newer vehicles that are heavily computer controlled you can hurt things if you don't know where it is appropriate to use. Typically a multimeter is safer.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Bryant Deltoro Look into the Power Probe 4. It's much more advanced and it appears to be safer to use on newer vehicles.

[@RC-Heli835]

Is this the only one of the Probes that does 24V? Is it the top of the line Probe? Does it read ohms? I could have used one of these today to chase down a head light issue after ditching a Cruise control module in a 98 Kenworth T800. What I used to trace wires from fuse box to relay to head light switch alligator clips, multimeter for continuity. BEEEEEEP! Not nearly so loud as your Probe. I borrowed power many times from a tiny piece of metal that a inserted into the headlight fuse. They weren't working yet so I didn't need the fuse installed. LOL! I used continuity to test for ground and sometimes power to the gator on the test light to test for ground. I think I can do all of those things with a multimeter Alligator clips with leads, a test light. I never did power anything up though, I ended up with a missing ground to the head light switch that had been fed from the cruise module. I managed but I think this Power Prove would have done all of it by itself. Continuity rocks tracing out wires. It is really neat to actually find out exactly where stuff in the fuse box goes without a doubt.

[@AnthonyJ350]

There's a Power Probe 4 now that is rated even higher for voltage.

[@hidros1461]

Can you read ohms/ resistance with this?

[@AnthonyJ350]

You can with the Power Probe Hook version

[@hidros1461]

@@AnthonyJ350 Oh ok thanks! I have the pp3ez didnt know if it could read ohms or not

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thank you :)

[@Alpha-cs3cb]

when you check for power and ground. do you need to hook up the cables to the battery? and good video thank you

[@smileyrod11]

can you cheak break light whit the power probe let me know nice video thanks

[@AnthonyJ350]

+pedro rodriguez Yup for sure. You can see the voltage at the switch when you make a brake application. On some vehicles the ignition has to be on in order for the brake lights to function.

[@smileyrod11]

thank you Anthony

[@RMonkey]

it would help me if you show what button you're pushing to get the results that you are getting.

[@DennisHicks78749]

Will this work for other voltage? In addition to cars I also work on mobility scooters, they run on 24 vdc, and I work on 5 vdc circuits as well. Would this work in 5 v and 24 v?

[@AnthonyJ350]

+Dennis Hicks I'm not sure how low this one goes. The Power Probe 4 will go up to 48 volts I believe. You should hop on their web site and double check their specs.

[@siucbset]

2%: Would those 2% of fuses that show good then show bad if you use the 'LoadPro' during diagnosis?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Never used a LoadPro before

[@randomuser-n8i]

I love powerprobe in general but there pricy, Autel Ps100 do the same for half the price,

[@allenlee9542]

+Elvir Haskovic I got my power probe 3 on www.tooltopia.com for $100

[@randomuser-n8i]

Allen Lee I got an Autel Ps100 pretty much the same as power probe 3 as i use power probe 3 replacement parts for my Autel and its $80, came with a load of attachments, you can get Autel for 50-60 but i didnt wanna wait for Chinese shipping.

[@ovalwingnut]

If it includes "ear plugs" it's a no brainer

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for the comment

[@arvydaskursevicius5604]

Ca

[@japlunkett6789]

Excellent video - thanks! BTW, it's pronounced "PlethRA," not "Plethora"

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@nigellee6756]

im afraid it you thats wrong mate,and this is a an american english explanation , so its not just because us English speak weird,,, - www.macmillandictionary.com/pronunciation/british/plethora

[@rockyfish3115]

I see criminals being caught with these on the streets by the police don't know why tho

[@AnthonyJ350]

Rocky fish These can't really help you hot wire a car so I'm not sure either. Most cars have immobilsers too now.

[@rockyfish3115]

AnthonyJ350 I know but they use them for something maybe to bypass the immobiliser only thing I can think of either that or the tracker, little Bastards there more clever then the designers

[@AnthonyJ350]

Rocky fish Immobilisers use a computer language 0's and 1's. This thing just does positive and negative. If they're starting newer vehicles that's interesting

[@rockyfish3115]

AnthonyJ350 it's crazy, my van was broken into a few months ago, nothing was stolen thank god they must of been scared off, but they got in with out the alarm going off then rolled van forward to get access to rear door they then bust the lock out still with no alarm going off, so my guess is they use it for this, but the police said that's not all they use them for,

[@rockyfish3115]

AnthonyJ350 I also heard that they hook them up to ob2 scanners and they can basically tell the car what to do

[@darinchapman8835]

why is that car so filthy

[@AnthonyJ350]

Darin Chapman Because some people don't clean their cars enough.

[@108077854]

Can wreck a vehicle computer system... Says 1990 civic is okay, I have a 1990 240sx hell yeaaaa brother.......!

[@AnthonyJ350]

Just depends on the users knowledge

[@AtanasDimitrov954RR]

what kind of mechanic are you ? You called the gasoline engine a Motor!! You need to go to school and learn the difference between the two

[@AnthonyJ350]

Have you ever checked the definition? 2: any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: such as a: a small compact engine b: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEespecially : a gasoline engine c: a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy

[@AnthonyJ350]

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motor

[@AnthonyJ350]

Also to be fair, why do they call it a MOTORcycle? Almost every one sold has an internal combustion engine.

[@SamuelHollandsh]

Thank you

[@AnthonyJ350]

You're welcome

[@ZkReAr-fs5do]

Can you use it to find a short to ground?

[@AnthonyJ350]

This tool would be better kzbin.info_NFVeEsK8aM?si=qu4viEiemHdJTZ18