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Mar 28, 2007 | 07:14 PM

DNewton

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gp test

i know its been up a million times, and i have read it that many times also, but i have forgotten, how do i test my gp's wtih a test light? or do i need to use an ohm meter?

Mar 28, 2007 | 08:56 PM

KJLYPW

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Hook the positive lead of the test light to your battery, probe the top of your GP, with the wire off - the light should light up. Basic test.

Mar 28, 2007 | 10:44 PM

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if you use an ohm meter com to ground and positive to gp the spec is less than 5 ohms

Mar 30, 2007 | 08:25 PM

Dave Sponaugle

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The ohm reading should be about .5 ohms.

Mar 30, 2007 | 10:32 PM

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GPs must be cold...cold or the resistance will be high and you will think they are bad.

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