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PP401AS (Power Probe 4), US store

Operating voltage:
8 to 30 V DC
Maximum tip voltage:
450 V
Probe tip resistance to ground:
130 kΩ

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Package details

Model: PP401AS

Current generation with color LCD, multimeter functions and injector/driver modes.

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
Carrying case, alligator clip, battery clip set, 3 in (8 cm) probe tip, instruction manual

Important limit: Resistance range tops out at 10 kΩ, lower than the PP3+'s 25 kΩ

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

In the box

In the box

Carrying case, alligator clip, battery clip set, 3 in (8 cm) probe tip, instruction manual

Manufacturer specifications

Power Probe PP401AS Circuit Tester (Power Probe 4)

The fourth-generation Power Probe circuit tester with built-in multimeter functions: AC/DC voltage, resistance, frequency and pulse-width measurement, fuel injector and driver-circuit test modes, a color LCD and power or ground supply at the probe tip.

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Selected package: PP401AS (Power Probe 4), US store.

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  • Power Probe 4 (PP401AS)This pageAvailability / details

    Model: PP401AS

    Current generation with color LCD, multimeter functions and injector/driver modes.

    Advanced circuit diagnostics with one tool.

Related models and generations

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  • Power Probe 3 (PP3) Model: PP3

    Previous platform: DC voltage and continuity only, no resistance or frequency modes.

    Simpler, cheaper routine voltage and polarity checks.

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Watch out

  • PP401AS is the Power Probe 4; listings that say 'Power Probe IV' or 'PP4' refer to the same tool.
  • A listing bundled with the ECT3000 tracer is a kit, not the tester alone.

Why people pick it

  • Combines a circuit tester with multimeter functions (AC/DC volts, resistance, frequency, pulse width) in one tool
  • Power Feed test shows battery voltage, tip voltage and circuit resistance together while the circuit is powered
  • Dedicated fuel injector and driver-circuit modes go beyond basic voltage checks, with a computer-safe 0.1 mA floating tip
  • Auto-resetting 8 A thermal breaker needs no fuse replacement

Know before you buy

  • Resistance range tops out at 10 kΩ, lower than the PP3+'s 25 kΩ
  • No current measurement mode
  • The maker publishes no CAT safety rating

Full specifications

Operating voltage8 to 30 V DC
Maximum tip voltage450 V
Probe tip resistance to ground130 kΩ
Computer safe0.1 mA floating tip
Voltage measurement-100 to 200 V DC / VAC (70 VAC RMS)
Voltage resolution0.01 V (10 mV) from -99.99 to 99.9 V; 0.1 V (100 mV) from 100.0 to 199.9 V
Resistance measurement0.1 Ω to 10 kΩ
Frequency measurement1 Hz to 9999 Hz
Glitch captureMinimum pulse width over 380 μs
Power feed testUnder 30 mA; shows battery voltage, probe-tip voltage and total circuit resistance together
Driver test50 Ω pull-up on tip; driver-on range 50 mV to 1 V
ECT signal detection2 s (works with the ECT3000 circuit tracer)
Fuel injector modeLED flash at minimum 35 V at 100 μs pulse
Circuit breaker8 A thermal, auto reset (trips in 6 s at 15 A, 2 s at 25 A, 0.3 s on a short circuit; no trip at 8 A)
Operating temperature-20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F); storage -40°C (-40°F) to 65°C (149°F)
What's includedCarrying case, alligator clip, battery clip set, 3 in (8 cm) probe tip, instruction manual

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

Alternatives to consider

Power Probe 3 Plus Automotive Circuit Tester with Resistance (PP3+)

Power Probe PP3+

Max voltage
60 V
Safety rating
Not stated by the maker

The Power Probe 3 platform with an added resistance measurement mode: it supplies 12/24 V power or ground at the probe tip, reads DC voltage and polarity, checks continuity and measures resistance from 0 Ω to 25 kΩ, all in one tool with a 20 ft cable.

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