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For hybrid vehicles, consider voltage requirements

  • Electronic Specialties

    An insulation tester is absolutely necessary in order to be able to make sure the hybrid vehicle does not have internal shorts in the HV battery or transmission setting a DTC. Check out the Electronic...

  • Electronic Specialties

    The Electronic Specialties TMX-589 can handle the high voltage conditions that may exist when doing tests on a hybrid. For more information on this tool check out vehicleservicepros.com/10740294.

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"When measuring voltages on hybrid vehicles, always use a DMM with minimum safety rating of CATIII 1000V," according to Steve White, president of Electronic Specialties. "In addition, your test leads should also be rated CATIII 1000V." Such a meter, like Electronic Specialties' TMX-589, is specially built to handle such high voltage conditions that may exist on a hybrid vehicle. There are other meters that will boast the ability to hand 1,000V, but unless they are CATIII certified, it is...
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