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Power Probe III Circuit Test Kit - PP319 in Black - Voltmeter and Accessories for Electrical System Diagnostics

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  • Power Probe III Circuit Test Kit supplies power and ground for functional component testing; Tests for bad grounds and short circuits
  • Short-circuit protected
  • Features: Digital Voltmeter, Minimum/Maximum Voltage Capturing, Audible Circuit Monitoring, 4mm Standard Banana Jack, and Auxiliary Ground for component testing
  • Available voltmeter colors: Black, Blue, Red, Flames pattern, or Carbon Fiber pattern
  • Package Includes: 1 x Blow Molded Case, 1 x Power Probe III handheld tool (with 20 foot cord), 1 x Cigarette Lighter Adapter, 1 x 3-inch Extension Probe, 1 x Battery Hookup Clips, 1 x Instruction Manual

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 4 x 10.25 inches; 2.1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ PP319FTCBLK
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Power Probe
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000KPU8MK
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,244 ratings

Product Description

At Power Probe, we believe things should be simple. That’s why we design tools to make complex automotive technology accessible for the modern auto technician. As automotive technology continues to evolve, Power Probe will provide innovative Technology, Energy, and Knowledge solutions for technicians and consumers alike.

Power Probe 3 Kit

Power Probe 3 Kit includes:

  • Power Probe 3
  • Optional 20ft Extension Lead (with AS Kit) for a total of 40ft. (Perfect for working on large trucks or trailers)
  • Optional Cigarette Lighter Adapter (with AS Kit)
  • Battery Clip-Set (for connecting to vehicle battery)
  • Convenient Carrying Case

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Power Probe 3 manual

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Power Probe provides innovative Technology, Engineering, and Knowledge solutions for technicians and consumers.

Power Probe 3

Power Probe 3 uses a 20ft cable which attaches to the vehicle’s battery, allowing the user to perform an electrical test anywhere in, or around the vehicle.

The PP3 is a Voltmeter and Continuity Tester, with Audible & Visual indicators along with two LED headlights to light up your work area. This circuit tester also supplies Battery Voltage or Ground to activate components. The housing is sleek and feels great in your hand. This powerful time-saver tool is perfect for every level of technician.

Features :

  • Ability to Power Up Components ● Audible Tones
  • Voltmeter ● 12 - 24 Volt Range
  • 20 ft. Power Cable ● Bad Ground Indicator
  • Continuity Tester ● Short Circuit Indicator
  • Relay and Component Tester

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While the PP3 is in Power Probe Mode. Contact the probe tip to a NEGATIVE circuit. The green negative sign “-” LED will light. If the audio feature is turned on, a low pitched tone will sound.

While the PP3 is in Power Probe Mode, contact the probe tip to a POSITIVE circuit. The red positive sign “+” LED will light and the voltage reading of the circuit will be indicated on the LCD display. If the audio feature is turned on, a high pitched tone will sound.

1. Connect the PP3 to a good battery.

2. Clip the auxiliary ground clip to the trailer ground.

3. Probe the contacts at the jack and then apply voltage to them. This lets you check the func-tion and orientation of the connector and trailer lights. If the circuit breaker tripped, that con-tact is likely a ground. Reset the circuit breaker by letting it cool down (15 sec.) and depress-ing the reset button until in clicks into place.

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Voltage Rating 12-24 VDC 12-24 VDC 12-24 VDC 9-30 VDC
Display Type 1 Line LCD Display Color Multi-Line LCD Display Color Multi-Line LCD Display Color Multi-Line LCD Display
Circuit Breaker Manual Reset Manual Reset Self-Resetting Self-Resetting
DC Voltmeter 0 – 70 VDC 0 – 70 VDC 0 – 200 VDC 0 – 200 VDC
DC Min/Max Min & Max Min & Max Avg, Min, Max Simultaneously Avg, Min, Max Simultaneously
AC Voltmeter 0.1 to 70.0 VAC (Peak-Peak) 0.1 to 70.0 VAC (Peak-Peak) 0.01 to 199.9 VAC (RMS or Peak-Peak) 0.01 to 199.9 VAC (RMS or Peak-Peak)
AC Min/Max No No Avg, Min, Max Simultaneously Avg, Min, Max Simultaneously
Ohmmeter No No 0.1 to 10K ohms 0.1 to 10K ohms
Frequency (HZ) No No 1Hz to 9999Hz/PW 1Hz to 9999Hz/Duty%/PW
Injector/Driver/ECT Test Mode No No Yes Yes (Display Waveforms)

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    Customers like the ease of use, quality and performance of the electric circuit testing device. For example, they mention it's a top notch time saver, well made and worth the price. They appreciate the power and ability to power components from the probe. That said, opinions are mixed on the cord length.

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    525 customers mention497 positive28 negative

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    "...Overall this is a powerful tool that replaces many conventional tools and puts em all into one. It's very versatile. And I'm very pleased with it...." Read more

    "This tool preforms as it should and Is of good quality. Nice to have a carrying case for all the accessories." Read more

    "...The probe is pretty good, it has forty feet of cable included and the ability to tap into both the battery and a cigarette lighter...." Read more

    "The power probe is very nice, the price and quality, versatility." Read more

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    Customers find the electric circuit testing device easy to use. They mention it makes troubleshooting much easier, is convenient, and a top-notch time saver. They say it's a great tool and very handy to test relays and fuses.

    "Easy to use found my taillight problem under 5 minutes" Read more

    "...I like the feature, and I think it's great and useful when needed, but I don't think it's needed enough for most of us to justify it being there ALL..." Read more

    "...This thing is really incredible. The vast amount of features makes this a must for a technician who is serious about electrical testing and..." Read more

    "...bench testing of removed components, which is a very quick and easy troubleshooting tool...." Read more

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    "...paid way more money elsewhere for the same product very much worth the money" Read more

    "The power probe is very nice, the price and quality, versatility." Read more

    "...this test set to be a top notch time saver, one of the BEST investments for maintenance and repair of the trucks I and my mother depend on for our..." Read more

    "...Good buy on this power probe.Fast delivery.Great seller." Read more

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    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electric circuit testing device. They mention that it is well made, high quality, and worth the price. The probes and wires in this kit are fantastic. The build quality is worth the money and the tool holds up forever.

    "...Overall the Power Probe is amazing, and I would recommend it to anyone working in the 12volt industry...." Read more

    "This tool preforms as it should and Is of good quality. Nice to have a carrying case for all the accessories." Read more

    "...It has some other modes that essentially capture voltage transients, which can be useful for troubleshooting...." Read more

    "Good quality" Read more

    44 customers mention41 positive3 negative

    Customers like the power of the electric circuit testing device. They mention that it saves them hours of playing, it's able to supply power or ground at the flick of a switch, and that it'll power components from the probe. They also say it'd be useful to power up circuits you want to test.

    "...Being able to power components from the probe. It's what makes this device unique and AWESOME...." Read more

    "...The unit can supply either power or ground with the press of a button, this is basically the defining feature that separates the power probe from a..." Read more

    "...I like how it can be used to easily activate circuits and it's a pretty cool tool to have.I only have two complaints:..." Read more

    "...One of the most useful features is its ability to supply 12 volts to a circuit to aid in diagnosis...." Read more

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    Customers like the appearance of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it has a very nice design, love the case, and the carbon fiber design. Some say it's a simple, intelligent design and a nice addition to a garage.

    "...It has a very nice design and build quality is WORTH the price...." Read more

    "Works like it supposed to. Great color of the carbon fiber. Price was a little high for the product. Needed by most mechanic's." Read more

    "...The case is really nice to. Its been riding around in a rough riding service truck for months now and still looks new...." Read more

    "Very nice addition to a garage. My husband already had it. I got it for him for Christmas, he said it was a nice gift, he just didn't need it...." Read more

    33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

    Customers find the electric circuit testing device versatile. They say it's an excellent addition to any toolbox, takes the place of several tools, and works every time. The wire stabbers are really handy and easy to use, and the wire piercing hooks are invaluable accessories. It eliminates the use of multiple tools and makes finding shorts, testing continuity, and checking easy.

    "...Overall this is a powerful tool that replaces many conventional tools and puts em all into one. It's very versatile. And I'm very pleased with it...." Read more

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    "I work on cars for living this thing is the best for trouble shooting elect.problems this is my second one i have owned" Read more

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    Customers are mixed about the cord length. Some mention that the long cords allow them to test all the components in their car. However, others say that the overall length can make it difficult to get into cramped spaces.

    "...The probe is pretty good, it has forty feet of cable included and the ability to tap into both the battery and a cigarette lighter...." Read more

    "...I didn't like but got around and or used to are: This thing is big and heavy. It has a hook for good reason...." Read more

    "...Leads are long enough to clamp to the battery under the hood while having enough length to reach the trunk/bed of your average automobile...." Read more

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    Yact
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
    Style: PP3LS01Verified Purchase
    The power probe is very nice, the price and quality, versatility.
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    jeramy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tool to have around
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
    Style: PP3LS01Verified Purchase
    Easy to use found my taillight problem under 5 minutes
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    Gene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Tool
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
    Style: PP3LS01Verified Purchase
    This tool preforms as it should and Is of good quality. Nice to have a carrying case for all the accessories.
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    Justin Miyasaki
    5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me a more efficient technician
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012
    Style: III - BlackVerified Purchase
    As a car audio/security technician I can't praise this product enough. I bought this tool thinking it would be a cool "toy" to have in the tool box, but the PP3 has proven itself to be an invaluable tool that I cannot live without. It makes diagnosing electrical problems and testing for alarm wires so much faster and more efficient. While i wouldn't go as far to say that it totally replaces a multimeter for my industry, I can honestly say that I will reach for the Power Probe 9/10 times.

    Here is what I like about the power probe vs a multimeter which is what most people are probably wondering about before buying one...

    - I no longer have to find a good ground before I can start testing wires. The PP just hooks up straight to battery + and -, or a cigarette lighter which is both fast and reassuring knowing that my + and - don't have to be a variable in the testing process. Nothing is more annoying than when you are already having a problem with a car, whip out the multimeter only to discover that the stupid car is plastic EVERYWHERE and you have to spend precious time trying to find a suitable metal surface to ground your MM on.

    - Audible and Visual signals for + or - readings. There are times where i need to test a circuit by manually triggering it myself (for an alarm : parking lights, door triggers, IGN etc..) and being able to read these tests without actually having to look at the screen while i turn a key or press a button on the car makes it easier and less of a circus act.

    - Along those same lines, having the ability to record "highs" and "lows". Basically if the wire i'm testing (for example a trunk release) is in the driver kick panel, and i have to test it by manually opening the latch at the trunk itself, I can probe the suspect wire, walk away, open the trunk, and when I return to the PP it will read the highest recorded voltage. This means I don't have to yell for the help of another already busy tech to help me open a door for me while i watch the multimeter.

    - Being able to power components from the probe. It's what makes this device unique and AWESOME. It's also what makes this somewhat scary to a lot of people as there IS potential to do irreparable damage to a car's electronics if you're not careful. I would say this tool is for a trained and disciplined professional, and not an amateur for this very reason. You just have to respect the power probe, as lame as it sounds, and you'll be fine.

    - oh yeah it also acts as a flashlight that never runs out of battery... AWESOME

    Here's what I don't like...

    - The attached auxiliary ground. This is used to power a component that is neither resting at - or + . I like the feature, and I think it's great and useful when needed, but I don't think it's needed enough for most of us to justify it being there ALL the time. I feel like it would have been better if the aux ground lead was detachable with the standard 4mm adapter used on multimeters so if it somehow gets damaged it is easily replaced and not in the way when in use. This is just a very minor gripe though.

    - Along those lines I wish the main power cable going into the power probe was detachable too. This would make storing and organizing it in my tool box a lot nicer and neater, but more importantly, if the chord ever got damaged beyond repair i would just need to get a new cable, not a new probe. It's actually one of my worst fears accidentally closing the door on the cable while the probe is in the car; or more likely someone else doing it unknowingly. To try to prevent this I am making it a habit to try and route the probe through an open car window so if this does happen the cable should stay safe. Having a detachable cable though would also allow the cigarette lighter adapter to just be a shorter cable which would be nice.

    Overall the Power Probe is amazing, and I would recommend it to anyone working in the 12volt industry. It has become as sacred to me as my li-ion power drill, and if you're a tool guy then you know that means something.
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    Douglas Clark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works very well
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
    Style: Tester KitVerified Purchase
    I’ve had a lot of these throughout the years, paid way more money elsewhere for the same product very much worth the money
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    TJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good tool, Thanks Amazon for the great product support!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2020
    Style: III - BlackVerified Purchase
    First off I want to say I am once again very impressed with Amazon product support. The first one I received worked for about five minutes and then turned off and would not power back up. I contacted the power probe tech support, gave them the required information, and their response was "we can't help you, talk to Amazon" so not particularly impressed with Power Probe. However, Amazon took it back same day no questions asked, I just dropped it off at a ups store, and I had a new one in hand 18 hours later.

    The probe is pretty good, it has forty feet of cable included and the ability to tap into both the battery and a cigarette lighter.

    It's simplicity is it's strength, it will beep and show green for a ground, and beep and show red for power. The display will show voltage to the tenth of a volt. With the long cable it makes probing very easy.

    The unit can supply either power or ground with the press of a button, this is basically the defining feature that separates the power probe from a computer safe test light. Also very handy feature. It does have a grounded alligator clamp allowing bench testing of removed components, which is a very quick and easy troubleshooting tool.

    It has some other modes that essentially capture voltage transients, which can be useful for troubleshooting.

    I chose the 3 because for me it has all the features that power probe does better than a standard multimeter or test light. The 4 does have one feature that I wish the 3 had which is a banana plug Jack for the attached ground alligator clip allowing use of additional probes. This certainly isn't something that I need very often or can't work around.

    The other features on the 4 I felt I would opt to use my fluke for.

    Overall, I think the power probe is a very good addition to my electrical troubleshooting arsenal.
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    Leroy. V
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
    Style: Tester KitVerified Purchase
    Very helpful accurate and easy to use
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    A.D.G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Diagnostics of the future
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016
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    Everything I had hoped for and more. This thing is really incredible. The vast amount of features makes this a must for a technician who is serious about electrical testing and diagnostics. If you have used any of the previous power probe models you will love what this has to offer.

    My favorite feature is when applying voltage to a circuit ohms and amperage is displayed. The fuel injector test is my second favorite and third is the latch/pulse/momentary power feature.

    Some things I didn't like but got around and or used to are:
    This thing is big and heavy. It has a hook for good reason. Also because of this it's challenging to get it into tight areas. So I bought the Power Probe extended lead, with the gold plated terminals. Granted this increases the resistance measurement, but it's very little and can be subtracted from any reading if required.
    The cable is massive and heavy. But had to be with the bad ass amperage capability. I have trained the cable by winding the same way each time so it is more manageable than when it was new.
    Lastly, while in power probe mode, when testing a circuit, the processor is slow to respond. It's not instant like the PP3. Takes usually less than 2 seconds. Just means there is a learning curve there, nothing a competent tech can't figure out.

    Overall this is a powerful tool that replaces many conventional tools and puts em all into one. It's very versatile. And I'm very pleased with it. Even the pro veteran techs in my shop borrow it, because it can do more at once than all their collections of tools. Thanks Power Probe People for leading the industry with this one!
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    Ian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super handy
    Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2024
    Style: PP3LS01Verified Purchase
    A little pricey, but worth it if you do a lot of electrical repair. As a mechanic I’m using it every week. It’s a great diagnostic tool. I especially like the super long leads as well as the wire piercer’s.
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    ovidio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 5, 2024
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    Excelente producto me gustó mucho
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    Christian Achmüller
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    Geniales Werkzeug 😉
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    Darby Hood
    5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable tool if you know what you are doing
    Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2021
    Style: III - BlackVerified Purchase
    This is a super useful tool for an experienced mechanic, if you aren’t familiar with the electrical circuit you are working on though I would be careful with what you are doing with that rocker switch...

    I’ve used it to cut my diag time wayyyy down, one example I had a car where the cooling fan didn’t come on, took out the relay and energized the circuit and confirmed the motor works, narrowing my diag down to the control side.

    Another instance was window doesn’t go up or down, used the power probe rocker switch to move the motor up and down, confirming the motor works.

    Those are just two examples the possibilities are endless really if you are experienced enough, the only thing if you are using this as a “test light” it does not load test a circuit so I would also keep your incandescent test light handy to make sure there isn’t high resistance in a wire
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    Mikael Englund
    5.0 out of 5 stars Power probe 3
    Reviewed in Sweden on May 22, 2023
    Style: PP3LS01Verified Purchase
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