wyattoneable you can use the Noid light on any to wire a switch. I use it a lot testing vacuum switches Evap Pergin and vent valves. Give it a try the next time you get a chance.
Ramon A. Pagan Kercado I came up with this one a few years ago when I did not have a helper in the shop to operate switches or whatever I was working on at the time.. now I adapt that same technique to all kinds of switches like Evap purge valve's and vent valve.
So how much volt do you need on the multimeter? I measerud 6 and 8v. The engine was off, contact on. I also tested all the fuses, nothing wrong them. What should be my next step?
Can't you just use a Multimeter instead? Take the positive lead to the positive post, and vice versa. That should give you a voltage reading. I would guess no need for these Noid Lights.
Scott Gibson Yes but if use a voltmeter it require two people one person to operate the switch and one person to watch the readings. This way you get a visual signal that yes it’s getting what it needs to work. Now now if the light did not light up then you would use the voltmeter method to determine if it’s missing the power or missing the ground.
Yes, that's exactly what I did. I had the wife activate the switch (2009 Cadillac CTS). I tried mesauring but am getting nothing. Checked relays and fuses, both good. For some reason there is no voltage getting to the connector. I've tested the windshield washer pump and it is working fine, so its not the pump. On the same harness, there is another connector that isn't getting voltage either (the headlight washer pump, some cadillacs have 2 pumps).........but on that same harness, the low washer fluid sensor is getting 12V and works fine. I'm stumped :(
@@HowtoAutomotive You don't need 2 people just a piece of wire, string, zip tie, fishing line or whatever you have laying around to hold the switch on. Think I used a zip tie last time.
Depending on how low the wattage is on the noid light it may not give a good indication of the current varying capacity of the circuit. The washer pump could use up to 4 amps or around 50 watts. I don’t think noid lights draw that much.
I like a visual confirmation and using the Noid light was pretty cool.
wyattoneable you can use the Noid light on any to wire a switch. I use it a lot testing vacuum switches Evap Pergin and vent valves. Give it a try the next time you get a chance.
I just got a used set at a local flee market. It's missing one light but I'm sure I can find uses for them, thanks.
Does the noid light test for 12 volts? Or is it better to use a multimeter?
This video is great in all aspects. Great job.
Thank you!
been 10 years in cars never see this ,is perfect men.
Ramon A. Pagan Kercado I came up with this one a few years ago when I did not have a helper in the shop to operate switches or whatever I was working on at the time.. now I adapt that same technique to all kinds of switches like Evap purge valve's and vent valve.
Really nice technique. I’ll be buying me some those
Can you also do this with a multi volt meter?
NICE and neat trick thanks for sharing from now on i will try to remember to use my Noid light on two wire switch. cheeeeeeeers
j georges it's quick and easy.
ATD-5611 : 10pc, Noid light set
is good.
no single word how to check pump motor itself
Thanks , have those lights, though only use for injectors .but now I know.
tonyj cool you can get creative with them. Thank you for watching!
Hi, how does it work if you have a front washer and a rear washer with a single pump, and only 2 wires going to the pump?
How would i test the switch with a multimeter???
Neat trick, I apply ground and 12v at the pump to see if it comes on
Okay if I dont have that tool how can I check it bro ??
so if the pump dont work it doesnt spray at all, and if the hoses or nozzles are messed up they spray some but not like it should ?
Free Spirit it's possible for the nozzles to be completely plugged it won't spray also
Thanks grate help.
Can this be done with a volt meter?
Yes it can but it not a 100% because there is no load on it. The light adds a load to the circuit.
So how much volt do you need on the multimeter? I measerud 6 and 8v. The engine was off, contact on. I also tested all the fuses, nothing wrong them. What should be my next step?
Can't you just use a Multimeter instead? Take the positive lead to the positive post, and vice versa. That should give you a voltage reading. I would guess no need for these Noid Lights.
Scott Gibson Yes but if use a voltmeter it require two people one person to operate the switch and one person to watch the readings. This way you get a visual signal that yes it’s getting what it needs to work. Now now if the light did not light up then you would use the voltmeter method to determine if it’s missing the power or missing the ground.
Yes, that's exactly what I did. I had the wife activate the switch (2009 Cadillac CTS). I tried mesauring but am getting nothing. Checked relays and fuses, both good. For some reason there is no voltage getting to the connector. I've tested the windshield washer pump and it is working fine, so its not the pump. On the same harness, there is another connector that isn't getting voltage either (the headlight washer pump, some cadillacs have 2 pumps).........but on that same harness, the low washer fluid sensor is getting 12V and works fine. I'm stumped :(
I see your post is 7 months old. Did you figure it out? Perhaps multi-function switch?
@@HowtoAutomotive My washer pump is on the passenger side so I would need 2 people regardless.😐
@@HowtoAutomotive You don't need 2 people just a piece of wire, string, zip tie, fishing line or whatever you have laying around to hold the switch on. Think I used a zip tie last time.
wish you had mentioned that you had to take the tire and wheel well off first
Can use multimeter as well hehe.
can you advise how?
this DOES NOT test the pump, it tests the circuit of the pump.
Exactly if you have power and ground going to the pump and it’s not pumping then the pump is bad.
Correct.
If that is OK, then the fault MUST BE with the pump. This is how diagnostics works, it's a process of elimination.
Depending on how low the wattage is on the noid light it may not give a good indication of the current varying capacity of the circuit.
The washer pump could use up to 4 amps or around 50 watts. I don’t think noid lights draw that much.
Can’t you hear the pump turn on when you press the button?
Just use a multimeter?
I was thinking the same thing.
LoL a multimeter will do no need for fancy lights
Don’t be upset you can’t afford cheap little lights.
don't get all butthurt because you don't know how to properly use a mutimeter. Work smarter, not harder.