Roadmaster Estate Wagon V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
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Knock Sensor: Diagnostic Aids
Ohmmeter
An ohmmeter can be used instead of a self-powered test light. The ohmmeter shows how much resistance there is between two points along a circuit. LO
resistance means good continuity.
Circuits which include any solid state control modules, such as the Engine Control Module (ECM), should be tested only with a 10-megohm or higher
impedance digital multimeter (J 39200).
When measuring resistance with a Digital Voltmeter (DVM), the vehicle Battery should be disconnected. This will prevent incorrect readings. DVMs
apply such a small voltage to measure resistance that the presence of voltages can upset a resistance reading.
Diodes and solid state components in a circuit can cause an ohmmeter to give a false reading. To find out if a component is affecting a measurement,
take a reading once, reverse the leads and take a second reading. If the readings differ, the solid state component is affecting the measurement.