The Sigmaprobe - Putting it to the test - better than Power Probe Hook (as they claim)?

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Today we are going to review the Sigmaprobe. Didn't go as expected but, hey, that's how's it goes in the automotive industry
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[@Diagnosedan]

Oops🤣 Maybe it can also be used as a smoke machine ⚡

[@northcountryautodiagnostic3206]

Sigma BETTER GET ON IT. We cant “afford” to use this tool, in its “current “ configuration. Great video Mario

[@codywichman213]

I'm glad you did what you did with the tool. That was not abusive. I've used my power probe to power up suspected shorted ckts, it's part of testing. Thanks for the review

[@DanWallis86]

Honest reviews is what everyone needs. Great video mate. 👍

[@FunnyMuffler]

Oh wow! I've been eyeing this tool this a little while now and was set to purchase after this review. Thanks for saving me the trouble and money.

[@faithwalker7]

Glad you did this test as I was considering purchasing one of these.

[@rsbharley4766]

Great honest review, thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

[@bluezr1]

Thanks Mario, you just saved me and many others from possible destroying some component.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Great review! When the PICO scope came out, the video became the same caliper as PHAD and SMA!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for putting this video together Mario 👍

[@djosbun]

Excellent review, Mario! Happy Fourth of July to you! 🇺🇸

[@HectorsCarAudio1]

How the saying goes , You Paid What You Get! Glade I bought 2 PB Hooks one always for back up . I love it for testing shorts and everything in between. Great Vid Mario !

[@olid.7568]

Thank you so much for the review 👍👍

[@Automotive_Solutions]

Brutally honest and to the point. 👍

[@geoffprotheroe1201]

Great video its just a pity about the product. I bought this about 18 months ago and tested on my vehicle. Yes it does what it says on the tin. I then had a customer with a wiring problem. Got the tool out and did some testing. NOTHING HAPPENED ! The tool was dead. After I completed the repair without using the Sigmaprobe I took it home and took it apart. Firstly the internal electronics were poor quality. Secondly I found that when you put the supplied probe into the device it can touch some connections inside which are for testing at the factory and for upgrades. The probe had probable shorted these out so I did a bit of adjustments and used some electrical tape to stop it happening again. It worked, partially, the tool now works again except the start up mode for volts and resistance does not work. Its been in my parts bin ever since as its not something I can trust. Yes I contacted the seller and am still waiting for a reply. Buyer beware.!

[@101gulley]

thank you bro for doing the review, because i have a injector issue. and was going to get one

[@shotgundiagnostics3921]

not super surprised that the current limiting function is lacking.....Thanks for reviewing. Definitely a tool I was interested in hearing about.

[@jamesshell1950]

Thank you for your honesty

[@OzMechanics]

Good honest video mario. Dude I was really digging the tool but hopefully they fix up these glitches.

[@billmck12345]

thanks for the review mario....

[@Bondrubio]

Thanks. Great video.

[@kenniefernandez]

Hi love your channel that tool got my attention It got a pptc fuse indside so you have to wait until it cools down and then it reset by itself the time to wait for it to reset depends on the amount of current that was applied to it ,the thing is that like you just said the cable of the tool is too thin i think is like 14 gauge the thing is that it reset after like 5 or more seconds of full current output ,so the breaker dont trip immediately after it overcomes the current set point thats the issue ,keep doing well God bless you

[@stephenbowden4766]

You did an excellent job testing the tool and I would never work on any car with that kind of protection

[@emilpavlov147]

In the grounding lead, I think there is a protection fuse. Maybe than one got blown and this is why it stopped supplying activation signal. The probe may still work.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Nice demo Mario. You got that goatee skill going on. :-)

[@michaelvtx1]

Good review Mario

[@joshwee26]

Great video.

[@mikem1014]

GREAT VIDEO BROTHER

[@robertward8037]

I was thinking about buying one.....but not now. Thanks for saving me money

[@vee985]

Nice tool review. Not sure how they can overlook something like that. Circuit breaker function should be standard.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

When you copy instead of design things get overlooked.

[@youtuperyou25]

Honest review 👍🏽

[@mayowaodus6310]

Hi Mario. Nice honest review. Could you emphasize more on the circuit breaker function. Am I right to say that function is used to find a short to battery positive. Pls elaborate further. Cheers

[@lowridermig]

Great review bro! Seems like the company has to do some adjustments.

[@sandyjj3338]

i agree with you so much,like Mario says that Didn't go as expected but, hey, that's how's it goes in the automotive industry. i got one sigma to make a review video earlier than Mario,I am a lucky one.have no trouble for upgrade

[@wozzawari3579]

By the way what was the "feedback" from the provider of your test?

[@autodiagnosticandtools4629]

A full five seconds of 20 amps means something may get toasty and damaged, I'll pass, until that get sorted out. Thanks Mario, many of us find your vids really helpful.

[@Lambros_Stefaneas]

which probe you recommend to us?I am looking to buy one.

[@RRSAutoempire]

Good video man thanks. The more reviews I watch about this tool it gets better “no circuit breaker too” !! Wait until you try the oscilloscope and see how it’s ruins the whole network on can high and low . Scanning vehicle while diagnosing using the oscilloscope will prevent the computer From communicating with all modules .

[@patelvivek4888]

That was good review. Got offer from Sigma to buy it, but have to delay

[@KIkeAutoElectric]

Buena Mario, Me podria indicar en donde puedo comprar el PowerPrebe PPH1 Hook? Good Mario, could you tell me where I can buy the PowerPrebe PPH1 Hook?

[@Sctronic209]

Great video power probe wins in my opinion.

[@htownblue11]

Good review Mario. I suppose if it’s priced at a low level comparatively, it would be an ok addition to someone’s kit if they needed this type of tool but could not afford a Snap on or Power Probe version. That said it’s certainly not a better tool. Appreciate the honest take.

[@rickw.9298]

No Mario you can’t borrow my meter I’m afraid you’ll break it.

[@luigigonzalez5062]

Hey Mario is been a year since you made this video, I'm just curious did u ever heard of sigma or did they fixed the circuit breaker issue?

[@pg9112471]

Can't you use a cheap circuit breaker 5, 2, amp to test whatever circuit?

[@jarmohuhtamella9647]

Hi. Do you know is there somekind powerprobe like hook, what really works? Hook is maybe "old" because cant find it easy anymore from european markets. Those china tool have always serious quality problems, so need probe what can really use for bigger loads too.

[@gertryberty586]

good job

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Mario honesty is the best policy. You can’t recommend a tool if it has faults and the company can’t fix the problem if they are not aware of it. Hopefully they will fix it. Thanks for the info and knowledge and you and your family have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July Artie 😊🇺🇸

[@yosisesoana1134]

How much this

[@sandyjj3338]

@@yosisesoana1134 with coupon,190USD, I get one ,and,i am lucky one,don't have the trouble as Mario

[@MechanicTechnicianRepair]

ok pregunta cual de los 2 es mas bueno master

[@ralfsautomotive]

There is a Video from another channel that shows significant problems with all of these. In his case it was doing things to the network and displaying voltage although it was not hooked to anything. I don't think I will get that after seeing that.

[@thdavemac6656]

great review .. sooo close! .. no ckt breaker is a deal breaker .. really liked the tool look and the scope was a kicker! but I dont see why there is no ckt breaker .. that makes no sense ... new tool .. 10 seconds later a paper weight. thanks for the review bro 👍

[@44warden]

Thanks bro. To me it just looks cheap and you proved it is!

[@MechanicTechnicianRepair]

Yo. Tengo. Una pregunta. Yo estoi por conprar esa eramieta entose no. Es Buena oh ke ondan

[@josearmas6938]

Nice review Mario, it's a shame that the power probe hook is discontinued !!! to buy it, you have to find it used!!!!

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Not so! There are still new units out there. Some snap on trucks will order it, or like i did, i found it online

[@tsl7881]

I got a TopDiag about a year ago(maybe from the same factory) and the adjustable current settings work. That said, it feels like HF quality and price. It is supposed to supply 18A, but it seems to give out at around 15.5A. It flashes a overcurrent message, please increase the limit and if you are supplying near the limit for more that a couple of minutes , it flashes a thermal overload warning. I believes you got a dud. The poowerprobe is using an electronic sensing circuit too for current, it would be great if these had a master circuit breaker ( I believe the original powerprobe used a 10A breaker) or slow blow fuse to make them safer. Yes, there is a fuse on the ground line of these because that is not monitored by the internal current detection (that didn't work on yours). The one you got was a non starter, sort of a horse with a broken leg race. I see review videos where they were shipped a dud tool, how embarrassing, it shouldn't but does happen when they don't have good quality control.

[@keltecshooter]

Doesn't it have a 20 amp fuse and a short circuit test ? Given the nature of gdi injectors i would not expect it to test because of its low amperage rating. Bummer that it failed like that , the breaker should be very fast like the power probe

[@JNaimoli]

Amazon description states there is circuit protection with fuse in green part of test lead

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

That's not the same. They claim to have an adjustable circuit breaker

[@romanrojas9924]

Good morning my freind.. Buenos días amigo. Saludos desde Venezuela

[@BuggysTowJam]

Great review Mario! I hope you update us with what they get back to you as for their reason they say this happen. If be interested to hear what they say back to you about this review. And of course powerprobe to the rescue with a quality tool that you can trust and depend on it not frying the entire electrical system and harness. Liked

[@luix83]

Yo compre el clon CMTOOL BT280 y la funcion Active esta en corto con solo presionar boton arriba sin tocar la punta en nada y marca protección por overload. Lo voy a regresar.

[@giovannigalo295]

Buenos videos

[@turningwrenchesautorepairm5017]

First off, thxs for this tool review. I have been looking at this tool as well. But…..No circuit breaker !!! It looks like this will grenade itself.

[@sebczajna700]

Can U show me other good tools which can active components with voltage and amps? You are so critical with Yours opinion.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

As i showed in the end of the video, the power probe hook does it

[@adequatedust]

Thanks for the review. I was looking at this the other day and almost bought the item. Then decided to look at reviews and found your video. They claim you can set the current on the product to assist with trouble shooting. I too expected you get set the current which would cut out if the circuit exceeded the limit. Positive side: They make it easy, you expect a problem, now you actually have one caused by their product. Just buy the new sensor or computer.

[@1b9e7n3z]

Need to use 1000V gloves, great, take care and good luck😂😂🍀🍀

[@bryansuero7869]

Dios te bendiga .Mario Por favor haz un vídeo en español de esa herramienta Sigmaprobe .Un Saludo desde República Dominicana

[@davidbauld5800]

19:00….. you let the smoke out of that tool.

[@anthonydixon9908]

Thanks, I will not be buying that tool until they fix that, sticking with my power probe

[@elinambo]

Well that’s what you expect of out of a “clone of another tool” 😂. I had seen this a while back and was not convinced about it. Another dead give away for me that the product is sketchy, was when Mario flipped through the manual and you see a picture of a guy smiling with thumbs up and holding the tool.

[@johnpadilla362]

doesnt it read down to 100 ma? its documented

[@rockynix7731]

Hay Mario .... Didn't they discontinued the power probe hook... That's what I heard and I haven't been able to find One...

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Unfortunately, yes. I hope it comes back

[@rockynix7731]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics I wish they would myself.... I do like the power probe 4 as well but the hook would be my first choice...

[@kirkabrahamson1148]

Great review Mario. The tool looks to have some cool features but irrelevant if there is no basic circuit breaker function.

[@Muneermohsen]

One of the worst companies. No customer care even if you have an issues related the product. No whatsapp reply emails not working. I suffered a lot to get my refund. This device is rubbish. I tried it. IT IS NOT RELIABLE.

[@MERCEDESBENZ63]

Low price, Low quality. 😁

[@712gln]

what did they tell you

[@eldocilospina6091]

Bro you a trip laughing at the tool lol

[@Mechaniclyfe]

That’s the “heat your lunch on one amp” feature on the sigmaprobe lol 😂 I agree with ya Mario they had a good idea especially with a small scope, but missed the mark on the over all execution of the tool.

[@8power0]

I TRULY WISH MARIO COULD TEST ALL THE TEST EQUIPMENT I WOULD WANT TO BUY. ONCE I SEE A GOOD REVIEW FROM MARIO I'M SOLD. THANKS, MARIO PLEASE I HOPE THERE ARE MORE TOOLS TO BE TESTED ON....MARIO'S TEST TOOL REVIEWS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

I'm seriously considering doing more tool reviews

[@8power0]

​IF YOU DON'T SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE HALF ASSING IT ,,, IN FACT THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OF THEM NOW. SO PLEASE DO US ALL AND THE INDUSTRY A GREAT FAVOR AND SHOW THEM HOW IT'S DONE . THANKS MARIO PLEASE KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnthake7401]

I had one of the sigma probe mine stopped activating components and thay tec support was not very helpful so I went with a name that I could trust and thay tec support was much more helpful power probe so for my self the power probe hook

[@mikesabin8568]

I will stay with the hook. I prefer circuit breaker working

[@siucbset]

Hook: What is the purpose of the rubber hook to the left of the unit?

[@CJ.A-C]

plonker

[@sigmaprobe347]

Mario, thank you very much for your sincere comments, we need your real usage comments very much, it can let us understand the users' needs; it can also guide our product upgrade and development ideas and directions. We are sorry that our mistake caused this low-level error to happen. Since the product has been shipped to the FBA warehouse or the nearest warehouse to your shipping address, we did not do the upgrade in time before shipping, and we did not notify you to update the software in time, which caused you not so smooth in the review process. Before the software version V22 cut off the current for a long time, so it is also easy to lead to the problem of excessive current burned host parts, for this problem, in fact, we have done the upgrade optimization in the version after V22, which can effectively control the problem of cutting off the current. For devices where such failures have occurred 1. first confirm whether the device components are burned because of excessive current, if there is burned need to first replace the burned components, and then upgrade to the latest software version, the machine can resume normal operation. 2. If the components are not burned because of excessive current, you only need to upgrade the new version of the software can be solved. Currently, our program has been upgraded to V25, you can download the update through our download link, the upgrade is also very simple, you can operate by watching the upgrade instruction video inside the download package: mega.nz/folder/P6BBlQ4Q#z09OmxlRr_R2t75kOc4ipw We apologize again for the bad review experience caused by our work mistake. In addition, one of our colleagues will contact you to assist you in resolving this fault.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

I opened it up, even though i shouldn't have to, and found no burnt components. But i do believe that the relay isn't working. Please understand, although we technicians fix things daily, the functionality of the tool is the responsibility of the manufacturer, within its warranty period. So, not every technician has soldering skills and the ability to diagnose electronics. What we want is a company that will stand by their product, and fix their own issues rather than technicians buying tools that they'll need to repair themselves. When we buy tools locally, and it fails, we hand it back to the seller and either they repair it or replace it. Simple as that

[@sigmaprobe347]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics If the main class of the machine is not damaged, therefore, you just need to go through our website, download the new version of the operating program and upgrade to solve it. Our software is always being optimized and developed, and at the same time, every user can get a new version of the operating program for free

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

It won't update. On Windows 10 my pc won't let the update software run. On Windows seven, the device driver says it successfully installed but still won't recognize the sigmaprobe when connected to the computer.

[@sigmaprobe347]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics This is the upgrade video tutorial for the Win10 system: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKSYdJWFnKqrftk

[@haakanlight9661]

The better reply from the manufacturer here (sigmaprobe) would be to offer to ship a replacement product immediately overnight along with a prepaid shipping label to return the defective/failed product. The manufacturer should want the product back to verify the root cause of the failure so it can be addressed. If the failure cause is already known, then the products should be pulled from the shelves, updated, then sent back out for distribution. Manufacturers need to understand that this kind of response is putting the responsibility on the CUSTOMER as opposed to taking that responsibility themselves. Customer service responsiveness and taking ownership of mistakes is what I expect from a manufacturer and unfortunately this response is very much a lesson in what NOT to do.

[@PhillyDee215]

Seemed like a cool gadget at 1st but come on you need a circuit breaker that actually works🤨think Ima continue to use my power probe bc this thing might burn up someone's car😯thanks for the honest review🙏

[@scott79transam]

Using an analog thermal breaker most likely.

[@joshzenna3833]

omg that crazy are you the only tech that had that issue anyway tks a lot fed up of buying china crap tks for being honest

[@jb_bmwrepairlyfe4704]

Sigma probe guys: we’ll beat out the expensive competitors with our display and functions! Get out of the way power probe! Power probe guys: hold my beer, we built our product to last a long time that’s why it’s expensive! This wasn’t even our review, yet your crappy product made ours look better and not a waste of money!

[@romir27zt]

PowerProbe be like LOL

[@jwoeltje6949]

Attach the lead then Actuate the probe for the amps.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Didn't need to do that with the power probe. In fact, higher amperage actuation sometimes require me to press the button first before making the connection

[@jwoeltje6949]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics I guess I sure of clarified when you look at the waveform those initial spikes in my shorts I thought if you already had an attached and hit the trigger maybe you wouldn’t get those spikes

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Ah, yes that makes sense I believe we'd see the relay contact closing within the tool

[@user-np9km1ie7m]

200khz frekansa sahip olsaydı sinyal üretmesi ve atesleme bobini test edebilirdik malesef yok böyle bir cihazda şaşkınlık

[@gonzgarr1592]

sorry power probe for me

[@MrLaloman18]

for $140 to $160 is JUNK!

[@scientist100]

After watching this video, I do not recommend this tool. This will fry anything you test if being shorted to ground.

[@fidelty2427]

the oscilloscope cant be trusted on this thing

[@przemekfryc5495]

What a rubbish 🤣🤣😂absolutely crap and never will buy this !! I was thinking about Autool as well bt280 but I am worried will be same thing 🤣🤣. Best of the best looks like is power probe!💪 just thinking about autel probe, but don’t have recommendations yet?🤷‍♂️

[@andresbarreiro9049]

Eh for me it’s not better lol

[@larryfine4498]

This tool is junk. Another independent reviewer has a great video on this tool and all of its cheaper knockoffs. Phantom voltage readings, the oscilloscope took down the CAN bus on a few vehicles being diagnosed. Don't waste your money.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

A free dead tool is paid promotion? LOL

[@larryfine4498]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics My apologize my friend. I didn't get far enough in to the video (edit made). You certainly proved what the other video proved; it's junk.