POWER PROBE 3 TUTORIAL, WHY YOU DO NOT NEED TO UPGRADE

Tutorial of the Power Probe 3, why I like it. When to use it and when not to. I also talk about the dangers of using this tool and what could happen.

[cehuddl]

That was the best information on power probe uses I have seen on the internet (and I have watched many). Also very nice tip on using multimeter test leads. Good job!!!

[thewholls]

Power probe is a bloody good tool back in 2017. I bought the power probe IV and I used it to diagnose fuel injectors here in Australia on a 5.4KL ford three valve v8

I pad 360 for the kit and found the injector fixed the issue for free and to buy those are 350 each for a Bosch injector, and there’s eight of them and people were saying just change all 8

Paid for itself the first time

[MakeitZUPER]

Your presentation is 2 years old but I'm glad that I watched it and read some of the comments. I was seriously considering the Maestro because I don't have a scope or my Power P anymore. I would have gone with the 4 model too until I read about someone finding a delay on that model. I never noticed a delay on the demo vids that I have seen but I will definitely rewatch them for verification. My vision isn't all that great anymore so I thought that the larger screens would be helpful. With the Maestro's ability to stream to my cell or laptop, I was looking forward to recording and watching the readings on an even bigger screen. I will be watching your follow-up videos momentarily. Keep up the good work.

[fed]

thanks for the great video! I especially appreciate you taking the time to warn people that this is not a toy and you can't just go poking around saying, oh let's see what this does! that said I just bought one and I am looking forward to learning how to properly help with diagnostics

[randyization]

got one at a yard sale for 3 bucks today! excited to use it. thanks for the tips

[spiritualamericankartoon]

Great job explaining the Dos and Don'ts in terms of how to properly use this tool. Kudos!!!

[greasee.monkey]

I agree with you on keeping the Power Probe 3. The 4 has a weird delay on it. A friend had the 4 & I borrowed it, I didn't care for that delay. He sold the 4 & bought another 3. When my 3 died I bought another one. It is definitely the better of the two probes. Awesome vid brotha! 👍👍

[anthonygm]

Really good info, I'm rolling a power probe 3 still never upgraded since it works so well. Your right about the fuel and spark once you get there just get a scope you get much better data readings. I've done made a mess of stuff with a power probe over the years. It's a tool to take your time with

[BLAKEDILLONRACINGDEVELOPMENT]

Tone, this is AMAZING information, and super needed. Thank you for disclosing this, this is great info for upcoming techs, to use this the safe way. Thanks for all you do, keep it up!

[BobSmith-dmvp]

the best review on this I have seen yet.

[billieboyd]

There is a switch cover that goes over the rocker switch that will allow you to latch it to 12volts or to ground. It clips on the Power Probe over the rocker switch. Push up for 12 volts or down for ground.

[ToolDemos]

I didn’t know the jack has a screw in the bottom, I gotta check mine. Thanks for the info.

[OneMechanic]

Great info. In the rust belt we try not to pierce wires unless last resort.

[bradt]

Good info... Thanks. To comment on testing the starter with a meter while cranking it, The Starter Motor will draw the battery voltage down to 11 or even 10 volts because, if you drag 250 cranking amps out of a battery while turning the engine over, You Will See a Voltage Drop and every vehicle will show different results for all the reasons... Simple OHMS Law. The car battery is not an unlimited source of steady voltage and current so the battery Voltage will drop under load. Even a brand new one. The meter will display exactly that. I think the refresh rate of this meter is fast enough to display starter voltage in very real time and if you see 9 volts while cranking, It's probably a weak battery OR a dragging starter. IDK, Check it out with scope, or a Load Tester...

[AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good points Bro I agree don't uses the power prove as a multimeter or Uscope and Uscopes are for injector pulse as well as square wave signals for abs signals

[gregbetti]

How to tighten up the Power Probe with an allen key what a great tip thanks for that

[jurgenniklaus]

Thanks for the video! Now you made a guy in Germany buying one!

[AntonioClaudioMichael]

I like using my aeswave probe kit with my power probe IV makes it even more versatile

[ztanner]

Found you from the Sunex cart video and ive been thinking about picking up a 3EZ, i'm picking up both now 👍

[randyization]

heres a tip for checking max voltage with a multi meter when it fluxuates rapidly, , hit the MAX HOLD BUTTON it will display the highest voltage that went thru the meter/.