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      09-15-2010, 06:42 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by PencilGeek View Post
If you're talking about a typical multi-meter, this could very possibly fry the multi-meter, and will almost certainly melt the multi-meter leads. The amount of current required to start the car cannot flow through the typical 18-22 gauge wire of a multi-meter. If it does hold together for a brief moment, you're very likely to fry the multi-meter because of the excessive current. You'll definitely melt the multi-meter leads and most likely fry the multi-meter as well.

However, if you have an automotive type multi-meter that can do this load test, then you'll be fine.

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Whoa, thanks for the warning, I have your typical radioshack multimeter not an automotive one, so i guess im gonna have to pass on that one.

And btw why are you watching me?
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