Question 1

Does it work to detect why the battery keeps being drained?

Accepted Answer

I HAVE the same tool but this tool is designed to locate open or short circuits that are constantly open or short circuits, not intermittent parasitic drains on a battery like a rear wiper motor sometimes parking it self while the vehicle is off.  A digital multimeter is better choice along with a good training video and a clamp on amp probe.  Use vehicle specific specs due to differences in model maximum current specs usually no more then 50 miliamps.  Also a fully charged battery and wait time of an hour so modules can go to sleep.  Also to gain access to all fuse boxes the doors and hood must be rigged in a way that tells the computer that they are all closed.  Don't overlook a possible internal battery drain by isolating the battery from the vehicle, checking voltage after a couple hours to see if dropping voltage.  Be sure to consult a good training video.

Question 2

Does it work on 48 volts

Accepted Answer

it works on 12 to 42 volt systems

Question 3

Will this work in a vehicle with the old style glass tube fuses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the kit includes an alligator clip which should connect to the old style fuse leads.

Question 4

Does it work on a holiday trailer with metal siding?  I have a dead short in the tail light wiring harness.

Accepted Answer

For the ECT 2000 to work it must have the 12 volt supply from the vehicle that the trailer is attached to.  The transmitter is hooked up to the circuit that is blowing fuses.  The receiver picks up a signal as it is guided along the good part of the circuit until the receiver loses the signal at the short.  It is noted that the receiver will NOT pick up on wires going though metal walls.  Make sure the wiring is correct with a diagram and check the light sockets for shorts.

ASIN	B000P6UO2I
Batteries	2 Lithium Metal batteries required.
Brand	Power Probe
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (243)
Date First Available	October 2, 2003
Item Weight	2.8 pounds
Item model number	ECT2000
Manufacturer	Power Probe
Manufacturer Part Number	ECT2000
Product Dimensions	7.4 x 2.7 x 10 inches

Power Probe ECT2000 Short Open Circuit Detector

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