Cmon daniel, why not use a test light? I have a multitester and a test light, but IMO the multitester is a pain in the *****, I think the test light is more convenient.

 

Well, it may not be a problem with some older vehicles, but I was always taught to use a meter just for the simple fact that most test lights are self-powered, so if you were to accidentally hit an air bag wire, it could potentially cause the air bag to go off.

Meters aren't always going to be the easiest way to test, considering you have to ground it, and then if you don't have aligator clips(with bed of nails), you have to strip wiring, etc...

...but it is the safest way, and definitely most accurate to see what kind of voltage you're getting if any. Thats all. If you do just want to use a test light; just be careful, and be aware. Most air bag wires are yellow, thick, and clustered together so you know--but it's not always the case. Definitely vehicle dependant.

 

i just wanted to make sure the power wire to the head unit wasnt cut in some place which was a likely possibility after all the splicing i had done. figured that was good enough for the task at hand.

 

Get a wiring diagram and check the 12v wires. Make sure they're connected correctly or to the right wires. If push comes to shove, and it's a real bad mess back there, just clean it up and start over. Let us know if you need anything else. :]

 

i got it all solved if u read post 14...i appreciate your help..it was a fuse...just had to find it!

 

Yeah Daniel! Christ! Close this thread!

 

Ahaha, sorry. Thats good though.