Continuity Test

1987 BMW L7 (E23) L6-3430cc 3.4L SOHC (M30)SECTION Continuity Test
Continuity Test:

Continuity Test:




To perform a continuity test, first disconnect the car battery. Then adjust the ohmmeter to read zero while holding the leads together. Connect the ohmmeter leads to connector or terminals at either end of the circuit's suspected problem area The ohmmeter will show the resistance across that part of the circuit.
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