How to test Microwave Transformer Multimeter testing Primary Secondary oven HV

DIY testing Microwave Transformer Multimeter test Primary and Secondary Troubleshooting. What's wrong with my microwave. Here I show you how to use a multimeter to test a microwave transformer. This is with a side by side wound transformer. This is similar to the over under just make sure you pay attention to which is the thicker and thinner gauge wire. Troubleshooting Microwave Transformer testing Primary and Secondary with Multimeter Multi-meter. Sometimes you can actually see an arc coming off the transformer or here the arcing sound while the microwave is running, which can clue you in to this possibly being the culprit. Here I test the primary and secondary to see if anything is grounding out and test to make sure this is a functional high voltage microwave transformer. This is not hooked up to electricity and it has been removes so there are no live wires running to it. The only chance of High Voltage is while removing transformer if proper safety procedures are not followed. This test will hopefully help you in determining if you need a new transformer or if it is a different part you may need to check, like the capacitor(which needs to be grounded-danger/Please follow safety procedures), micro switches, magnetron, thermostat, or the control board. typically only one thing goes out at a time. Be safe and best of luck in your search for the faulty part.