Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp: Testing
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To properly operate this tool use the following procedures.
When testing for voltage:
- Attach one lead to ground.
- Touch the other lead to various points along the circuit where voltage should be present.
- When the bulb illuminates, there is voltage at the point being tested.
When testing for ground:
- Attach one lead to battery positive voltage.
- Touch the other lead to various points along the circuit where ground should be present.
- When the bulb illuminates, there is ground at the point being tested.