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Check Filament

  1. When measuring voltage, wrap tin foil around the top of the negative probe. Then press the foil against the wire with your finger.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tin Foil
    G04877448Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Attach probe circuit tester (in Volt range) to middle portion of each filament.
    Fig 2: Identifying Probe Circuit Tester To Middle Portion Of Filament
    G04877449Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. If a filament is burned out, circuit tester registers 0 or battery voltage.
  4. To locate burned out point, move probe to left and right along filament. Test needle will swing abruptly when probe passes the point.
  5. Fig 3: Identifying Probe Circuit Tester To Burned Out Point
    G04877450Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.