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Also known as a multitester, or a VOM (Volt-Ohm meter), a multimeter is an electronic measuring instrument used to measure voltage, current, and resistance. Includes handheld and tabletop testing devices.

Klein tools MM700 multimeter resistance reading false.

I got this Klein tools MM700 True RMS multimeter, when testing resistence or continuity, by touching test leads together it should reads less than 1 Ohm, but the reading is 3-4 Ohms now.

I have purchase new Klein tools OE replacement test leads, verify they are good with other known good meters, test both fuses, replace batteries, etc.

I tried everything I could, and even went to Klein tools website looking for repair portal, oddly there is none.

Klein tools simply provides 2 yrs warranty return window and no links for repair, feels like that their meters are basically consumables, and when warranty expires, just toss it away and get new one, wtf is that?

So now I have a faulty meter which cost me $150+ bought new, a known brand, not no name cheap amazon junk, but acting like one.

Should I try something else to fix it? or just get a Fluke?

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Hi @ian_zhang

If it is still within the warranty period, contact them and ask for a refund and then use the refund to buy another brand.

Do not open it to find out what's wrong and void the warranty.

Let them bear the cost disposing of a faulty product and not you.

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So you have tried different test leads and no change. Have you replaced the battery or checked it's voltage with another meter? Do you have something of a higher known resistance that you can test for accuracy? I just looked at the Klein web site and the specs don't list a % accuracy for that meter. I just tried 3 different flukes I have and they will all bounce a little depending on the pressure you have on the leads. They do typically settle at less than an ohm when using clips on the leads. The best way to test this meter will be several known resistances, that will give you the true account of it working. You should always test your meter on some know resistances, and voltages to see how it responds. Also if you have auto ranging, try turning that off and manually select the range as auto ranging can bounce around a lot because even though you thing the leads are tight to each other, just a minor shift in holding can kick the auto range again.

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