Testing Plug Wires
08-12-2008, 08:22 AM
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Testing Plug Wires I'm aware that using an ohm meter is the best way to test plug wires for resistance however I was wondering if you could simply put a 12v source on the opti side of the wire and then check the plug side for continuity? Would this be a sufficient test to ensure that all voltage makes it from one end of the wire to the other? I didn't look but do most volt meters have ohms testing as well? Sorry for the newbish questions I'm just trying to rule out wires on some testing that I'm doing.
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08-12-2008, 03:20 PM
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the only thing that test would tell you is that there is indeed a conductive metal inside the outer jacket of the wire, thats it!
even if the conductor was broken and split apart into 2 pieces (or more), the voltage could jump the gap and continue on, leaving you where you began.
an OHM test is about the only way to tell if there is a conductor issue. if they are aftermarket wires, you need to find out the resistance rating for that wire per foot and measure your wire. a little bit of math and you'll be in the right direction.
if they are stock, then i dont know where you would find that info at.
yes VOM's aka: Voltage Ohm Meter, will give you the resistance.
even if the conductor was broken and split apart into 2 pieces (or more), the voltage could jump the gap and continue on, leaving you where you began.
an OHM test is about the only way to tell if there is a conductor issue. if they are aftermarket wires, you need to find out the resistance rating for that wire per foot and measure your wire. a little bit of math and you'll be in the right direction.
if they are stock, then i dont know where you would find that info at.
yes VOM's aka: Voltage Ohm Meter, will give you the resistance.
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the only thing that test would tell you is that there is indeed a conductive metal inside the outer jacket of the wire, thats it!
even if the conductor was broken and split apart into 2 pieces (or more), the voltage could jump the gap and continue on, leaving you where you began.
an OHM test is about the only way to tell if there is a conductor issue. if they are aftermarket wires, you need to find out the resistance rating for that wire per foot and measure your wire. a little bit of math and you'll be in the right direction.
if they are stock, then i dont know where you would find that info at.
yes VOM's aka: Voltage Ohm Meter, will give you the resistance.
even if the conductor was broken and split apart into 2 pieces (or more), the voltage could jump the gap and continue on, leaving you where you began.
an OHM test is about the only way to tell if there is a conductor issue. if they are aftermarket wires, you need to find out the resistance rating for that wire per foot and measure your wire. a little bit of math and you'll be in the right direction.
if they are stock, then i dont know where you would find that info at.
yes VOM's aka: Voltage Ohm Meter, will give you the resistance.
And even a cheap one from Sears will do.
