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Old 02-14-2023, 12:13 PM   #1
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Your issue sounds like a possible bad ground to me.
This video will show you how to test for voltage drop on the ground (negative) side.
https://youtu.be/qdaOSiScEu8
Keep in mind there are multiple ground points on these cars.
This is where the right tool makes your life easier: A Power Probe can do either positive or negative voltage drops from one tool in a couple of seconds.
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Old 02-14-2023, 12:23 PM   #2
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This is where the right tool makes your life easier: A Power Probe can do either positive or negative voltage drops from one tool in a couple of seconds.
You just about have me ready to purchase one just to have it in the tool box
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Old 02-14-2023, 12:57 PM   #3
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You just about have me ready to purchase one just to have it in the tool box
Look into them, very flexible and useful tools. We have both a PP Four and a Maestro, both of which are in constant use.
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Old 02-14-2023, 01:30 PM   #4
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Look into them, very flexible and useful tools. We have both a PP Four and a Maestro, both of which are in constant use.
Thank you for the heads up... I will check them out
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Old 02-14-2023, 02:30 PM   #5
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It could pay for itself quickly when the Porsche Dealer is charging $225/hr for labor.
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