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Diode Check

5.

If the circuit or component has diodes, reverse the leads and check again.
a. When contacting the negative lead to the diode's positive side and the positive lead to the negative side, there should be continuity.
b. When connecting the two leads in reverse, there should not be continuity.

Finding Short Circuits

Meter Types

1.

Use a digital or analog multimeter with a minimum 10k ohm resistance.

2.

Remove the blown fuse and disconnect all loads for that circuit.

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