No problem..you probably missed some of my post cuz you were too busy rolling your eyes about...

..anyway , I can see that you have the test procedure down too...

My function here is to do diagnostics using a sequenced format of test steps for the diyer , and in doing so, it is difficult to get the results from such a varied audience. My preference is those who know what a DMM is and can give me back some readings so we can go to the next test step. I usually have their schematic up on another screen to aid us in the logic chain, but there are some who just are better off driving it down to their local guy b/c these electrical problems can be frustrating to those who do not have a general electrical background, and even worse to those who have a fear of electricity ...
As you know , our meters and scopes and HHT scanners , etc. make the job easy, but I also know that in many cases I can guide an owner with basic skills and no testing tools through his problem/condition with the aid of a 12v test lamp and a couple of jumper wires...so that is why I go for the x27 quicky test in my diyer first test step.. this is the most important test to get them in the right direction. [ et al .....this is also a good piece of info in the event that one gets stranded with a no crank condition from a bad Ign. sw or NSS ...saves the Tow Truck fee]
We have gotten many a diyer back on the road with very minimal $$$ spent by having them do a few simple jumper, test lamp verifications at certain test points in the system by simply giving them the test points that we would take ourselves if we where on location..
....and that is what the Forum is all about.