Recommend me a mutlimeter for automotive use

[Son of a Beesting 0]

Hi

 

I am after a multi meter to help me fix problems with my bike, but would like one that I could use on any future bikes/cars etc.

 

I am bit confussed with all the variety so does anyone have any recommendations? Any thing I should be looking for, any ranges which are useful?

 

Thanks

[davidwort 0]

I've found a Sykes Pickavant one great for the more complex stuff and a cheapo analogue maplin one for under a tenner useful for basic continuity tests etc.

 

This is a pretty high up the range one, bit expensive tho:

 

http://www.shacktools.com/sykespickavan ... -5587.html

[Supercharged 2]

Get an old FLUKE off eBay - £30ish and they are bombproof!

[Riley 0]

Ive got a gunson one available from halfords.

 

Handy for small voltages right up to 500v stuff iirc, also has a handy little temperature sensor 8) and it obviously checks continuity etc.

 

£15 quid i think it was.

 

Neil.

[dr_mat 0]

If you're not a "power user" then the meters for a fiver from maplins will do the job.

[mattnorgrove 0]

If you're not a "power user" then the meters for a fiver from maplins will do the job.

 

Agreed, recently paid £8 for a Maplins jobbie, but its decent build quality, long leads, and a rubber protective case, should do everything you'll need (continuity, resistance, voltage, impedance etc)

 

Can't fault it for the money...