Power Probe III Ultimate 12 to 24 Volt Automotive Electrical Circuit Tester Kit

by Power Probe

Product Features

• Features voltmeter, test light, built-in flashlight, short circuit indicator, relay/component tester, 3 level continuity tester and bad ground indicator
• Tests for bad ground contacts instantly, allows you to follow and locate short circuits easily
• Audio tone indicator allows for no-look menu scrolling once users are familiar with menu tone assignment
• An absolute must have tool for a fast and accurate solution to electrical systems diagnostics
• Comes with a hard blow molded case for easy and safe storage

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 2 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000KPU8MK
• Item model number: 319FTC
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #1 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Diagnostic & Test Tools > Battery Testers

Product Description

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The third release in the Power Probe line of diagnostic tools for auto electrical systems, the Power Probe III is the most revolutionary automotive circuit tester to date*. Packed with quick diagnostic power and multiple capabilities, this small, but powerful tool allows automotive technicians to literally speed through regularly scheduled maintenance and the troubleshooting of problems on automotive electrical systems, saving time and money. How Does it Work? After connecting the Power Probe III's clips to the vehicle's battery, the automotive technician can determine at a glance, the voltage level and the polarity of a circuit without running for a volt meter or reconnecting hookup clips from one battery pole to the other. The power switch allows you to conduct a positive or negative battery current to the tip for activating and testing the function of electrical components without wasting time with jumper leads. And yes, the Power Probe III is short circuit protected. It tests for bad ground contacts instantly without performing voltage drop tests and locates short circuits without wasting precious fuses. It tests for continuity with the assistance of its auxiliary ground lead. Also, with a flip of the power switch, you will know instantly that your Power Probe III is functioning without running to the battery as you would otherwise have to do with simple test lights. Finally, the unit's 20-foot cable (extendable 40-feet) allows you to test along the entire length of the vehicle without constantly searching for ground hookups. Together, these features make the Power Probe III an absolute must for automotive technicians at all levels who are looking for a fast and accurate solution to electrical systems diagnostics. 5 powerful electrical auto diagnostic modes in 1 tool View larger. Powered by your car battery and including all the cable you'll need View larger. Five Modes in One Tool True to its design to provide auto technicians with a single tool for all their electrical systems diagnostic needs, the Power Probe III is packed with five powerful diagnostic modes. These include: Power Probe Mode, which indicates the average voltage level of the circuit; Negative Peak Mode, which monitors a positive circuit and captures the lowest voltage that it has dropped to; Positive Peak Mode, which monitors the probed circuit and captures the highest detected voltage; Peak to Peak Mode, which measures the difference between the positive and negative peak voltage levels over a 1 second period; and Threshold Level Setting Mode, used to adjust the threshold voltage in Power Probe Mode for peak to peak detection and signal monitoring. Standard Features: Built-in Flashlight. Audio tone test indicator. Volt meter and short circuit indicator. Relay and component tester and continuity tester. Bad ground indicator. Circuit breaker protected. Cable, with extension allowing for 40-feet of coverage Blow molded hard case for protection. What's in the Box Power Probe III handheld tool (with 20' cord), cigarette lighter adapter, 3" extension probe, battery hookup clips, 20 ft extension lead, instructional manual, blow molded case. Power Probe III Electrical Specifications: Minimum Voltage on Probe Tip: ± 200 volts relative to the negative battery clip Probe Tip Resistance to Ground: 130KΩ Power Probe Mode (Mode 1)          DC voltage measurement: 0-70 volts          AC voltage measurement: 0-70 volts          Square wave input response: 15 Hz to over 500KHz          Sine wave input response: 35 Hz to over 250KHz          Continuity to ground: Greater than 20K Ohms - display is blank          Less than 20K Ohms: Display reads 0.0          Less than 2K Ohms: Display reads 0.0 and green LED is on Min (Mode 2) & Max (Mode 3)          Voltage measurement: 0-70 volts          Single event capture: Less than 200 micro second pulse width          Repetitive events: Less than 1 micro second pulse width Peak to Peak Mode (Mode 4)          Voltage measurement: 0-70 volts          Square wave input response: 4 Hz to over 500KHz          Sine wave input response: 4 Hz to over 250KHz Peak to Peak Mode Threshold Setting (Mode 5)          .2, .5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 50: When the Peak to Peak voltage exceeds this threshold then the display is Peak to Peak AC rather than DC          Operating temperature: -20C to 55C          Storage temperature: -40 C to 60C Circuit Breaker 8 amp thermal response - manual reset (8 amp=no trip, 10 amps=20 min., 15 amps=15 seconds, 25 amps=2 seconds, short circuit= 0.3 seconds *The Power Probe III is NOT to be used with 110/220-volt home electrical. It is only designed for use with 12-24 volt systems. About Power Probe, Inc. Headquartered in Brea, CA, Power Probe, Inc. has been a trusted manufacturer of motor vehicle supplies and tools for automotive technicians since 1994. Warranty Power Probe products undergo a strict quality control inspection for workmanship, function, and safety before leaving the factory. All Power Probe products carry a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase, applicable to the original owner, to be free of defects in parts and workmanship.

Product Description

Power Probe III Kit comes complete with Power Probe III, 20' extension lead, cigarette lighter adapter, battery hook-up clips all in a blow molded case.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Convenient, well designed DVM for cars to big rigs, January 10, 2010

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This review is from: Power Probe III Ultimate 12 to 24 Volt Automotive Electrical Circuit Tester Kit (Misc.)

The 3rd generation powerprobe includes a number of changes for additional flexibility. In short, it is a vehicle powered DVM with both a 20 foot cable and an additional 20 foot extension giving you a 40 foot working range around either the battery terminals or cigarette lighter outlet, both clips and a plug are included in the kit.

With the series 3 units they use a hard gold plated banana jack to hold the removable probe or cables to extend your reach. If you purchase the accessory kit, it includes piercing probes that self center on a conductor, pierce the insulation, and attach to the jack allowing you to tap a wire at any point to locate intermittant problems.

While the DVM is backlit all the time, it also has 2 bright white LEDs facing forward to aid in finding and probing terminals in dark places. The actual probe is hardgold plated with a sharp tip and removable at the banana jack. Another identical probe is included with a screw-in female banana jack in the accessories kit to retrofit the powerprobe I and II units to accept external cables and probes.

If you need to excite a circuit with a connection to battery ground or to battery positive, the switch allows a momentary connection to bridge the probe tip to either voltage which is useful in testing relay driven circuits, indicator lights, and other small current loads. The prope voltage is always displayed during testing on the meter. The voltage/ground switch is circuit breaker protected in case you accidentally drive 12 volts into a chassis ground. Additionally, since the switch takes abuse it is easily replaced if it fails with just a screwdriver.

Combined with the testlead set, the powerprobe 3 greatly simplifies testing of vehicular wire and big rigs up to a single trailer. The DVM has 5 selectable modes of operation designed for different problems. Reading the manual is important to get the full value from this meter.

Although the price is a little high, the design and construction quality are excellent. Enough wire is provided to check running lights on trailers or to look for blown fuses. All of the wiring is exceptionally flexible and heavily insulated with top quality connectors. Both the tester and accessories come in hard plastic cases that can be stowed in a service box.

Not mentioned in specifications is that although the probe runs from 12-24 VDC, the meter can be used to measure voltages up to 80VDC.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars get 90% of electrical diagnosis jobs done faster, June 30, 2009

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Jeremiah Mahler (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power Probe III Ultimate 12 to 24 Volt Automotive Electrical Circuit Tester Kit (Misc.)

You may be thinking to yourself why do I need this tool when I can already do everything it does already? I have a DMM to measure voltage. I have fused jumper wires to apply power and ground.

The power of this tool comes from stream lining 90% of a mechanics everyday electrical tasks. Using a power probe I can perform an electrical diagnosis task in 5 minutes that would have taken me 30 minutes using a DMM and jumper wires. Radiator fans, melted fuse boxes, ignition coils, fuel pumps, relays, electrical modules, actuator motors, are just some of the the things it has helped me diagnose.

And this model with the voltage display and speaker has many other uses which I have not learned how to use yet. [...]

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy, June 27, 2008

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Eric D. Gearhart - See all my reviews
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this is a great tool for anyone doing electrical work on cars. it lets u test components and circuits and gives u a voltage drop reading. as long as you know how to use it its like have the answers in the back of the book.