The Sigmaprobe - Putting it to the test - better than Power Probe Hook (as they claim)?

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Today we are going to review the Sigmaprobe. Didn't go as expected but, hey, that's how's it goes in the automotive industry

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[Diagnosedan]

Oops🤣 Maybe it can also be used as a smoke machine ⚡

[northcountryautodiagnostic]

Sigma BETTER GET ON IT. We cant “afford” to use this tool, in its “current “ configuration. Great video Mario

[codywichman]

I'm glad you did what you did with the tool. That was not abusive. I've used my power probe to power up suspected shorted ckts, it's part of testing. Thanks for the review

[DanWallis]

Honest reviews is what everyone needs. Great video mate. 👍

[bluezr]

Thanks Mario, you just saved me and many others from possible destroying some component.

[geoffprotheroe]

Great video its just a pity about the product. I bought this about 18 months ago and tested on my vehicle. Yes it does what it says on the tin. I then had a customer with a wiring problem. Got the tool out and did some testing. NOTHING HAPPENED ! The tool was dead. After I completed the repair without using the Sigmaprobe I took it home and took it apart. Firstly the internal electronics were poor quality. Secondly I found that when you put the supplied probe into the device it can touch some connections inside which are for testing at the factory and for upgrades. The probe had probable shorted these out so I did a bit of adjustments and used some electrical tape to stop it happening again. It worked, partially, the tool now works again except the start up mode for volts and resistance does not work. Its been in my parts bin ever since as its not something I can trust. Yes I contacted the seller and am still waiting for a reply. Buyer beware.!

[stephenbowden]

You did an excellent job testing the tool and I would never work on any car with that kind of protection

[faithwalker]

Glad you did this test as I was considering purchasing one of these.

[vee]

Nice tool review.
Not sure how they can overlook something like that.
Circuit breaker function should be standard.

[FunnyMuffler]

Oh wow! I've been eyeing this tool this a little while now and was set to purchase after this review. Thanks for saving me the trouble and money.

[emilpavlov]

In the grounding lead, I think there is a protection fuse. Maybe than one got blown and this is why it stopped supplying activation signal.
The probe may still work.

[robertward]

I was thinking about buying not now. Thanks for saving me money

[HectorsCarAudio]

How the saying goes, You Paid What You Get! Glade I bought 2 PB Hooks one always for back up . I love it for testing shorts and everything in between. Great Vid Mario !

[dans_Learning_Curve]

Great review!
When the PICO scope came out, the video became the same caliper as PHAD and SMA!

[gulley]

thank you bro for doing the review, because i have a injector issue. and was going to get one

[djosbun]

Excellent review, Mario! Happy Fourth of July to you! 🇺🇸

[RRSAutoempire]

Good video man thanks.
The more reviews I watch about this tool it gets better “no circuit breaker too” !! Wait until you try the oscilloscope and see how it’s ruins the whole network on can high and low . Scanning vehicle while diagnosing using the oscilloscope will prevent the computer From communicating with all modules .

[tsl]

I got a TopDiag about a year ago(maybe from the same factory) and the adjustable current settings work. That said, it feels like HF quality and price. It is supposed to supply 18A, but it seems to give out at around 15.5A. It flashes a overcurrent message, please increase the limit and if you are supplying near the limit for more that a couple of minutes, it flashes a thermal overload warning.
I believes you got a dud. The poowerprobe is using an electronic sensing circuit too for current, it would be great if these had a master circuit breaker ( I believe the original powerprobe used a 10A breaker) or slow blow fuse to make them safer. Yes, there is a fuse on the ground line of these because that is not monitored by the internal current detection (that didn't work on yours). The one you got was a non starter, sort of a horse with a broken leg race. I see review videos where they were shipped a dud tool, how embarrassing, it shouldn't but does happen when they don't have good quality control.

[kenniefernandez]

Hi love your channel that tool got my attention It got a pptc fuse indside so you have to wait until it cools down and then it reset by itself the time to wait for it to reset depends on the amount of current that was applied to it, the thing is that like you just said the cable of the tool is too thin i think is like 14 gauge the thing is that it reset after like 5 or more seconds of full current output, so the breaker dont trip immediately after it overcomes the current set point thats the issue, keep doing well God bless you

[rsbharley]

Great honest review, thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers