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Old 03-02-2013, 08:27 PM
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I don't use a Fluke!! Just the basic multimeter for under $20.
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Fluke is the TI-84 Silver Edition Plus of multimeters.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
I don't use a Fluke!! Just the basic multimeter for under $20.
I dont even know how to use a normal multimeter.. Found the fluke in a bucket at the house when i moved, batteries in it were even still good. Would the guide from a basic multimeter be useful if you have a fluke?
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

I dont even know how to use a normal multimeter.. Found the fluke in a bucket at the house when i moved, batteries in it were even still good. Would the guide from a basic multimeter be useful if you have a fluke?
Mine is easy to use. Much easier than a dial gauge meter. Just set it for what you wan to measure and put the leads on what you want to test. Mine is a clamp meter, it's a pretty common middle of the line fluke.

The symbols from top to bottom are
Amps
Ohms
Dc volts
Ac volts

Just turn the dial to what you want to measure and it will say on the screen what it s set to. You will use the dc and ohms settings on a vehicle.
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Whaddya think of this?

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What head gasket do yall recommend?
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What head gasket do yall recommend?
I like Felpro gaskets.
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy
Usually when 1-3 settings don't work and 4 does, it's the blower motor resistor. But, since yours is blowing the fuse, it could be the plug on the back of the switch has melted. What year is your XJ? I just learned that the earlier models up to 96 were prone to melting.




Its a 96 jeep cherokee classic

And im sorry if i replied a few times my computer had a hiccup and im not sure what post made it up there....but i didnt see it on there so im trying here again.
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My only problem is he says to buy digital because analog is outdated. We know, however, that analog is often needed on our lovely Renix circuits to check for sweep.

The video has great info, but I would throw in a caveat to point out that there are proper uses for both types.
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My only problem is he says to buy digital because analog is outdated. We know, however, that analog is often needed on our lovely Renix circuits to check for sweep.

The video has great info, but I would throw in a caveat to point out that there are proper uses for both types.

Analog is great for sweep. But, I've never had a TPS issue that I dind't find with a digital meter yet.
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Thank you sir! I'll be bookmarking that one for sure.
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Its a 96 jeep cherokee classic

And im sorry if i replied a few times my computer had a hiccup and im not sure what post made it up there....but i didnt see it on there so im trying here again.
There's a good chance your blower motor resistor melted, as he said. Just happened to my buddy 96xjclassic a few months ago.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Analog is great for sweep. But, I've never had a TPS issue that I dind't find with a digital meter yet.
Fair enough. I'm partially biased cause his is much nicer than mine.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
There's a good chance your blower motor resistor melted, as he said. Just happened to my buddy 96xjclassic a few months ago.

ok, now i have heard it both ways that i would have to replace the resister or just replace the wires....and do i have to take apart my dash to find the resistor cords or are they under the hood?
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Fair enough. I'm partially biased cause his is much nicer than mine.
Meter envy....
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
^This^

Fluke is the TI-84 Silver Edition Plus of multimeters.
Lol and i've actually got a TI-84 silver edition plus..
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