This tester beeped as I was testing a red wire around the sunroof area, but the light didn't turn on. Does anyone know what that means?
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I don't know to be honest. There isn't anything in the tester to make a sound. It is basically a wire lightbulb and spring. When you ground one end and make positive contact with the other the light lights up. You can even hook it up in reverse and it will work the same. I know mine has no means of making a sound. Maybe you completed an circuit with the tester that made the vehicle beep. That is very possible.
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Hi Bret, I have not got mine yet but being in the automotive field for over 30 years I would say it will draw next to nothing to run that tester it should light red or green led but it would take any power to do that I will let you know when I get it for sure
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This happened to be but it was because I had not connected the light mechanism. I wanted to see if my electrical connections worked before I installed the light housing so I turned the fan on and click, nothing. After I plugged in the light mechanism the fan began to spin. Btw, I never used the red wire coming from the house....hope this helps.
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I suggest you first check your connections. The ones that came with my LED lights were of poor quality and did not make connection thru the cable insulation. The other obvious thing is have the car running. Good luck
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Wish I could help but have no clue. It sounds "electrical", possibly a loose wire or a short. Do you know someone (like a teenager) who has some technical skills and a few test devices? You could call a B&D; service center and see if they would do anything despite the warranty time limit or just to get an idea of the cost of repairs. As a last resort, take the motor housing apart (carefully and with your procedural memory engaged) and check for clues (wires, connections, burn marks, fuse). Hopefully you will find something (and be able to reverse the taking-apart procedure). If not, well, it could be a lost cause. At least, if it were me, it would be. Let us know how it turns out. Larry. Wish I could help but have no clue. It sounds "electrical", possibly a loose wire or a short. Do you know someone (like a teenager) who has some technical skills and a few test devices? You could call a B&D; service center and see if they would do anything despite the warranty time limit or just to get an idea of the cost of repairs. As a last resort, take the motor housing apart (carefully and with your procedural memory engaged) and check for clues (wires, connections, burn marks, fuse). Hopefully you will find something (and be able to reverse the taking-apart procedure). If... » Read More Wish I could help but have no clue. It sounds "electrical", possibly a loose wire or a short. Do you know someone (like a teenager) who has some technical skills and a few test devices? You could call a B&D; service center and see if they would do anything despite the warranty time limit or just to get an idea of the cost of repairs. As a last resort, take the motor housing apart (carefully and with your procedural memory engaged) and check for clues (wires, connections, burn marks, fuse). Hopefully you will find something (and be able to reverse the taking-apart procedure). If not, well, it could be a lost cause. At least, if it were me, it would be. Let us know how it turns out. Larry. « Show Less
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Try doing a continuity test ...(check for current) with a volt meter on each section of wire , before and after the fuse holder , there may be a broken wire somewhere.
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Not wanting to look directly into it, I used a mirror from the side to check . All my lights were on, more than ten. I would call the company to see what they say. I've used mine successfully so far. Good luck.
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Turn off ignition make sure there is no load or disconnect Neg- Terminal, then Just connect to the battery and press the test button. I did not like this tester and returned it. Midtronics is the best in category
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The one I bought did not work and shipping it back to a third-party seller cost money, so it still sits here to see if I can get it to work. But I had an identical one for years before and a red light blinked on the bottom face of it. There was no beep, I'm sure.
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This type of tester indicates for Voltage, not current. When there is a low voltage present it beeps and flashes red, slowly. When it detects high voltage it beeps and flashes red, quickly.
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check to make sure the wires are connected correctly or check to see if you blew the fuse
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I never used this tester outside. However, in a sunny room, the lights a visible.
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The red light should not be on. Check to see that the filter is in properly or read the owner's manual.
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i thought the same thing but hold the button down to test for a beep. then press button again to disengage so it stops. keep you eye on the light it does not blink that often but it should blink. if that does not work contact mfg. cause something is wrong. but again it takes time to see it blink and if the test work it is working from what i can see.
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It will tell you what wire is bad by the lights (1 to 8) but I am not sure if it it will pinpoint the failure. Good question though and I will have to test it to find out the answer.
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The question as asked is difficult to answer because of lack of information. Many factors come into play; Like how old is your detector and what does randomly mean in this case?If the beeping is reasonably spaced, the problem is probably battery related. If your detector is old, it could be telling you to replace the unit (SURPRISE! they do not last forever).As far as the battery compartment goes - check with the installer and make sure that it has not been locked. These units can be used in homes and small businesses, so they include a pin that can be inserted to lock the battery compartment. If it is not locked, remove it from the bracket and gently pry it open. The question as asked is difficult to answer because of lack of information. Many factors come into play; Like how old is your detector and what does randomly mean in this case?If the beeping is reasonably spaced, the problem is probably battery related. If your detector is old, it could be telling you to replace the unit (SURPRISE! they do not last forever).As far as the battery compartment goes - check with the installer and make sure that it has not been locked. These units can be used in homes and small businesses, so they include a pin that can be inserted to lock the... » Read More The question as asked is difficult to answer because of lack of information. Many factors come into play; Like how old is your detector and what does randomly mean in this case?If the beeping is reasonably spaced, the problem is probably battery related. If your detector is old, it could be telling you to replace the unit (SURPRISE! they do not last forever).As far as the battery compartment goes - check with the installer and make sure that it has not been locked. These units can be used in homes and small businesses, so they include a pin that can be inserted to lock the battery compartment. If it is not locked, remove it from the bracket and gently pry it open. « Show Less
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I feel that the tester is quite accurate. If it is failing the battery, the battery is definitely junk. Sometimes it will pass a battery and the battery will start the car fine and is able to put out good cranking amps for a short time but then the battery may not have very good reserve capacity such as if the customer leaves their key on for a half hour the battery may die quicker than it should. But the age on the battery is a pretty good indicator for this sort of battery deterioration. It's a simple tester that works better than 2 others I have tried.