OL refers to over limit.
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With the multimeter you can measure the voltage on parts of the circuit board. You can also measure the resistance of resistors and make sure there are no short circuits in the circuit.
test it with a multimeter
They allow the user to test: Volts (AC and DC), Amps, Ohms and basic continuity.
One disadvantage of a multimeter is that the LCD display depends on the battery. If battery is low, the display will be dim. Another disadvantage is that it can record errors in case of fluctuation.
If the thermostat is open, the ohm reading will be O/L.
If you're connecting it properly, then I would have to guess that the multimeter is defective.
You check it with a multimeter and refer to you work shop manual for the correct reading
Use a multimeter to check if the fuse is still conducting current. Set the multimeter to read Ohms and place one lead on one end of the fuse. Put the other lead on the other side and see if there is a reading. If there is, the fuse is whole. If there is no reading, the fuse is blown.
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Over Load
A Multimeter is an electronic instrument, every electronic technician and engineer’s widely used piece of test equipment. A multimeter is mainly used to measure the three basic electrical characteristics of voltage, current, and resistance. There are two types of multimeters: Analog Multimeter: The Analog Multimeter or VOM (Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter) is constructed using a moving coil meter and a pointer to indicate the reading on the scale. Digital Multimeter: We mostly used a multimeter is a digital multimeter (DMM). The DMM performs all functions from AC to DC other than analog. It has two probes positive and negative indicated with black and red color as shown in the figure. there are some best multimeters for HVAC.
Set the Multilemeter to the correct scale for the Electronic application that you are working with. Make certain that the leads are in the correct recievers in the multimeter. The leads are color coded red and black for positive and negative. Take a reading and see how it compares to a normal reading. If you are working on sensors on a modern (computerized) car you can not use an analog multileter as the sensors can be damaged. Always use a digital multimeter that is 10 megohm impedance protected.
Get a multimeter and put it on the ohm setting. Touch the wire with one probe and the engine block with the other lead, if the meter reads anything but OL, it's shorted to ground.
You will need a digital multimeter that can measure DC voltage for an accurate reading. Open the hood and connect the positive and negative multimeter leads to the positive and negative battery posts. Turn on the multimeter and make note of the battery voltage you have before starting the engine. The battery needs to be fully charged to get an accurate alternator reading. A fully charged battery should read 12.68 volts. Assuming the battery is healthy and fully charged, start the engine and let it idle. Make note of the multimeter reading. A healthy alternator should read 14.2 Volts. Now with engine still running, turn on the headlights and turn on the heater blower on high. Multimeter reading should stay above 13.8 volts. If you are below these numbers you may have a tired alternator.
That will depend on the setting of the meter switch and the circuit connected to the component (if there is one).
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