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Why does my multimeter show continuity (but no resistance) when not connected to anything?

Continuity is detected! continuity is detected!

But no resistance is detected at 200 ohms. resistance not detected at 200 ohms

Or 2 million ohms. 2 million ohms

Chris Morris
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Try creating a proper continuity, then open again, to see if it goes away, perhaps a charge is being held somewhere.

Otherwise, you may have a defective device, caused by measuring continuity while unintentionally applying a voltage, perhaps the line voltage.

P2000
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If there is power in the circuit you are measuring you will often get continuity. The ohms will depend on the circuits makeup. Continuity should always be completed with power to the circuit off.

Ryan Walkowski
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