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Old 06-16-2018, 07:26 PM
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I'm working on 88 with 98K miles. I've been having problems with it running rough and erratic. I'm thinking it might be the ECM but wanted to check it first.
I did a voltage drop test checking the 5 grounds on the ECM connector with the key turned on. From what I can tell they are A12, D1, D3, D6, and D10
My multimeter is a relatively cheap one with multiple DC voltage settings.
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with the dial set on 200m the 5 pins check 1.2, 1.4, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0 , is that good? With the multimeter set on 2000m the readings are 0.
I'm not comfortable using a multimeter and don't really know what it's telling me.
Are the above numbers volts. Meaning those grounds are loosing 1.4 volts? If so, that seems to be a lot... right?

Thanks to all in advance
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I don't understand what the "200m" means.

To setup your VM test the voltage across the battery terminals, which should read ~12Vdc, so you will know you are in the proper range.
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Yes, thank you. After I ask the question here, I thought it would be better asked in the performance section. Sorry

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