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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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TESTING SWITCHES?

does anyone know if you can test, ohm out ? our headlight, and turn signal switches?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Yes!You can use an ohm meter on any switch as long as you have the power disconnected.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Yep, pull it out and use a multimeter to check continuity. My Fluke has a beep function which comes in very handy for this kind of stuff.
 
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