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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Compression Tester help.

I got a comp. tester but the directions are confusing... could someone clearly explain to me how to use a comp tester.

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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Unplug the coil packs, remove spark plug use adapter in spark plug hole, have someone crank car and record reading.
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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do i remove all the spark plugs or just the one that im testing?
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You can remove all. Also remove fuel pump fuse, and let the car die before cranking the motor to do the test.
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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k thanks for the help!
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