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I suspect this sounds like an automotive type question? So here we go as ill stick to the basics! All hookup wires and test leads should be inspected for? Firstly a visual inspection for any wire corrosion such as a thick green/white buildup of gunk on positive wires/connections or leads and also battery posts, which will either cause a break in the wire or an increase in resistance for which current to flow, thus a loss in some or all power! Secondly a more hands on approach to locate broken, chaffed, disconnected or open wires and test leads by manually moving them by hand while inspecting them visually and listening for a any cracking which would indicate a hard wire coating and could easily over time cause an unintentional short to ground (blown fuse...etc.) Lastly if all else fails invest in a DVOM (Digital Volt Ohm Meter) and obtain a wiring diagram specific to your vehicle and read the instructions and go from there as this is more than just the basics and an entirely new one for me to answer...

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