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STEELMAN ChassisEAR Electronic Squeak and Rattle Finder Auto Diagnostics Tool, 6 Microphone Clamps with Leads, Over-Ear Headphones
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Color | Black |
Brand | Steelman |
Product Dimensions | 13.7"L x 10.2"W |
Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Item Weight | 4.8 Pounds |
About this item
- Pinpoint troubling noises - easily pinpoint troubling noises that cannot be duplicated in a repair stall and only occur during road driving
- Multi-channel - connect up to six (6) microphones to different under-chassis locations simultaneously to find a noise's source
- Full headphones - includes a set of full-coverage headphones to block out surrounding noise
- Color coded leads - each microphone / clamp is color coded for easy identification
- 16-foot cables - 16-foot long wire leads allow microphones to be positioned in difficult to reach places
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 13.7 x 10.2 x 5.5 inches; 4.8 Pounds
- Item model number : 06600
- Batteries : 1 9V batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : September 29, 2004
- Manufacturer : STEELMAN
- ASIN : B000IHIAES
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #47,341 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
- #36 in Electrical System Tools
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
The STEELMAN 06600 ChassisEAR is a versatile electronic squeak and rattle finder that is designed to amplify sounds to allow users to listen and perform real time diagnostics during road tests to locate troubling automotive noises. Using one or all six of the included microphone clamps you can easily pinpoint the exact location of noises that signal damaging wear and possible part failure connected to issues that cannot be duplicated in the garage repair stall and heard with a standard mechanic's stethoscope. A set of included full-coverage, professional-style headphones shut out surrounding sound letting you focus on what the ultrasensitive microphones pick up. Each of the six clamps is color-coded and has a 16-foot wire lead to give you the reach you need to ensure that you can reach even the most difficult vehicle locations. Sensors easily clamp onto problem areas of cars and trucks including springs, torque rods, shocks, body mounts, brakes, dash assemblies, door hinges, drive trains, rear or front axles, transmissions, transfer cases, suspensions, sway bars, tie rod ends, struts, axle hubs, ring and pinion bearings, mufflers, catalytic converters, O2 sensors, A/T cases, oil pumps or even un-torqued bolts.
STEELMAN is an industry leader in automotive and industrial specialty tools and equipment, manufacturing the highest quality, unique, and innovative tools and products, designed to meet the specific needs of mechanics, contractors, and other working professionals.
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From the brand
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STEELMAN is an industry leader in high-quality automotive and industrial specialty tools for mechanics, contractors, and other working professionals. Our selection of innovative tools includes diagnostic devices, inspection lights, maintenance tools, tire repair supplies, and traditional hand tools.
Whether you are a pro mechanic or a do-it-yourself enthusiast, STEELMAN has the tools you need to get the job done.
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How we got our start?
Since 1986, STEELMAN has developed specialty products for professionals in the automotive and construction industries. Proudly based in Las Vegas, NV, STEELMAN continues its commitment to quality and innovation.
What makes our product unique?
STEELMAN tools deliver professional performance at an accessible cost. Whether it be a wrench or a tire buffer, a STEELMAN tool is durable and designed for first-class performance.
Why we love what we do?
Our product team takes satisfaction in engineering tools that make work easier. We develop tools that transform the way professionals get the job done.
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From the manufacturer
Included Accessories:
- Control Unit
- Full-coverage headphones
- 6 Wire-lead microphone clamps
- Clamp carrying case
- 9-Volt battery
- Blow-molded ABS plastic storage case
- 6 Wired sensors
STEELMAN 06600 ChassisEAR Electronic Squeak & Rattle Finder
This versatile electronic squeak and rattle finder is designed to amplify sounds to allow users to listen and perform real time diagnostics during road tests to locate troubling automotive noises. Using one or all six of the included microphone clamps you can easily pinpoint the exact location of noises that signal damaging wear and possible part failure connected to issues that cannot be heard with a standard mechanic's stethoscope.
- Easily pinpoint troubling noises that cannot be duplicated in a repair stall and only occur during road driving.
- Multi-Channel: Connect up to six microphones to different under-chassis locations simultaneously to find a noise's source.
Pinpoint Troubling Noises:
A set of full-coverage, professional-style headphones (included) shut out surrounding sound, letting you focus on what the ultrasensitive microphones pick up. Each of the six clamps is color-coded and has a 16-foot wire lead to give you the reach you need to ensure that you can reach even the most difficult vehicle locations.
Sensors easily clamp onto problem areas of cars and trucks including springs, torque rods, shocks, body mounts, brakes, dash assemblies, door hinges, drive trains, rear or front axles, transmissions, transfer cases, suspensions, sway bars, tie rod ends, struts, axle hubs, ring and pinion bearings, mufflers, catalytic converters, O2 sensors, A/T cases, oil pumps or even un-torqued bolts.
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Full Headphones:Includes full-coverage headphones to block out surrounding noise. |
Color Coded Leads:Each microphone / clamp is color coded for easy identification. |
16-Foot Cables:16-Foot long wire leads for positioning in difficult to reach places. |
6 Wired Sensors:6 Wired sensors allow multiple locations to be monitored per test. |
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Customers like the performance and quality of the tool. For example, they say it works excellent and is a great diagnostic tool. That said, opinions are mixed on value, durability, and noise.
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Customers like the performance of the tool. For example, they say it works excellent and is easily able to effectively identify noise under their car. They also mention it's quite usable and is quite usability.
"...hot a d your good to go... But it can also bring bad news bc it works great. However, if you want to get more in-depth, get blue tooth...." Read more
"Use this to find noise under car worked perfect Priced right I would recommend this product I’m a professional auto tech and I know these things..." Read more
"...Not as useful, as you can only do one channel at a time, but nice to know you can do it...." Read more
"I received it opened it up checked everything works great there were some bad reviews here but I emailed the seller and I told them if they were..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tools. For example, they say it's a great diagnostic tool that every professional and driveway mechanic should have. Customers also say it works excellent and is easily able to effectively identify problem areas. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"Works as described. The set as purchased is very handy...." Read more
"...They come in handy when diagnosing an NVH concern...." Read more
"...A well designed product at a fair price for a complex task." Read more
"...I also found that this kit goes great with those cheap low quality 1,000 piece zip tie assortments that they sell at flea markets or Harbor freight...." Read more
Customers find the tools easy to use. They mention that it's pretty straight-forward to use and that it works well.
"...This helps reduce unnecessary parts replacement. Well built and easy to use. Many other uses such as testing injectors...." Read more
"...Super simple to install , just make sure the wires are routed in a safe direction away from spinning parts, cables and clamps are heavy construction..." Read more
"...They are pretty straight forward to use." Read more
"These things are great. Received them promptly and instruction were right on. Found the noise that was under my car the first test. Worth the price." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the cords of the tool. They mention that the cord length is adequate to reach almost any position in autos, the cables are plenty long, and the velcro straps are appreciated. Some customers also mention that even the lines were long enough to reach any opponent being tested.
"...The 16' cords are adequate to reach almost any position in autos. I've not had any problems with the mics or cords losing contact...." Read more
"...Cables seem to be plenty long and I appreciated the velcro straps." Read more
"...Even the lines were long enough to reach any opponent being tested This equipment is just pure AWESOME, I hate that I just found out about your..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the product. Some mention that it works great, helps find noise in cars, and helps for diagnosis suspension noises. It has a very clear sound, and is very useful in locating squeeks and rattles that can only be duplacated on the road. However, others say that it is not as pinpoint on big noise as you'd think, and the volumes vary drastically from one microphone to the next. The sensors don't all provide the same volume feedback.
"...Popped in a new Timkin and seal. Noise is gone. This really lets you hear things well. Without it I might have rebuilt the whole IFS. Money saver!" Read more
"...my setup in the truck, I would occasionally hear a specific computer type noise pattern. The pattern would repeat every few minutes...." Read more
"...I secured the cable properly and the noise is gone. Worth every penny to get rid of that annoying rattle. Thanks!" Read more
"It is help for diagnosis suspension noises." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the tools. Some mention it's a great quality item, well built, and reliable, while others say it'd not industrial quality and feels a bit cheap. Some customers also say the microphones are ridiculously fragile.
"...It didn't brake so fare, but it doesn't feel robust that's for sure. The clamps are actually very good and they hold strong on the location...." Read more
"...I haven't taken it apart yet but expecting a single needle bearing is cracked in half and the cracked ends are grating against each other...." Read more
"...This helps reduce unnecessary parts replacement. Well built and easy to use. Many other uses such as testing injectors...." Read more
"...It does seem like really cheap quality but when you're trying to run a business and make money off these things, Made in China is the only option..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the tools. Some mention that it's a good value for the money, while others say that it feels a bit cheap and very worth the 2 hours. Some say that the tools are a pretty basic low-end set, but they were sufficient for their needs.
"...Yes it takes time to wire properly with cable ties yet so worth the 2 hours. I have been rebuilding an old Jeep TJ Wrangler...." Read more
"...I secured the cable properly and the noise is gone. Worth every penny to get rid of that annoying rattle. Thanks!" Read more
"...The case is impossibly cheap and impossible to close unless you sit on it...." Read more
"...This unit is worth the money!..." Read more
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I used to work at new car dealerships as a mechanic. This is one of the tools we used. I do remember some leads not working after a while. I'm not sure if it's abuse or quality that caused maybe two out of six to stop working after a while (a year or two). So many different people used the set. That was over a decade ago. I had no concerns ordering a new Chassis Ear for myself due to this potential issue. All six are equally loud and clear on my new, personal set. I tested them all initially by hooking them to the back of a quartz clock to check sound quality before going through the effort of hooking them up to a vehicle and routing the wires the first time. Loud, clear tick-tick-tick from each as the seconds ticked past on the clock. Nice.
I used to use these using a cassette adaptor instead of the headphones, playing the output through the cars stereo. Worked great like that. I don't have that option on my truck. I was able to hook the individual microphone leads directly to my Olympus WS-300M (yeah it's old) digital voice recorder using a mono to stereo 3.5 mm adaptor so I could drive legally and listen to the recordings at home (I could actually also listen live using ear buds hooked to the Olympus if I wanted). I did the same drive 6 times, switching the lead hooked to the recorder each drive. Not as useful, as you can only do one channel at a time, but nice to know you can do it. To be clear, the 6-channel control box and headphones that come with the set work great. My alternate configurations come from me wanting to test drive alone. Headphones are a no-no for drivers here.
A word about cell phones: another reviewer mentioned interference from his. Boy was he right! While testing my setup in the truck, I would occasionally hear a specific computer type noise pattern. The pattern would repeat every few minutes. Remembering the reviewers comments, I took my phone and moved it closer to the Chassis Ear control box and it about hurt me ears it got so loud. My Motorola Android definitely caused unwanted interference with my Chassis Ear. No biggie, just be aware. More than two feet apart and no trouble.
It didn't brake so fare, but it doesn't feel robust that's for sure. The clamps are actually very good and they hold strong on the location.
It quiet fiddly to install, as you need to tape the wires all the way to the cabin and make sure it doesn't get caught in something.
Got this and started with front IFS differential. Passenger side outer needle bearing for axle shaft was singing while another mic on pumpkin was audible but quiet.
1 month of head scratching and looking like an idiot whipping my head around was diagnosed before I could get out of the driveway. A short trip down the road and it was super obvious what the problem was. I haven't taken it apart yet but expecting a single needle bearing is cracked in half and the cracked ends are grating against each other.
This is a must have item. Comes with Velcro straps to secure cables to chassis and manage cords while stored. Battery included. Great case properly foam filled with pouch for leads that fit withing the case.
Buy this thing!
Update: No cracked needle bearings. Just excess wear. Popped in a new Timkin and seal. Noise is gone. This really lets you hear things well. Without it I might have rebuilt the whole IFS. Money saver!
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ni es justo lo que están haciendo ya que por causas al proveedor no envian lo solicitado y después nos regresan cantidad inferior a lo pagado.
me quejare ante las autoridades competentes para que me regresen la cantidad pagada de mas.,