Measuring Voltage With a multimeter, you can measure both AC and DC voltage—particularly useful for locating short circuits or determining if a rechargeable battery is holding a charge.

Continuity Use a multimeter to test for a break in an electrical circuit. The meter measures resistance, and there are only two outcomes.

A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, ...

If you have a box of old bulbs in unknown conditions, use your multimeter to test which ones are good and which ones are blown. Confirm your meter is set in continuity test mode (see step 2) and ...

I see techs in the field get the most frustrated when they have a low-voltage short they can’t seem to locate. The challenge techs face with low voltage diagnosis is a combination of poor process and ...

How To Test An Alternator? Using A Multimeter The easiest way to test an alternator is by using a multimeter. If that’s a tool you have on hand, just follow these instructions: Turn off the engine.

When your car doesn’t start, often the battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best practice is ...

You can use a multimeter with capacitance-measurement capability to measure the length of wire or cable to an open circuit. The capacitance of a pair of ...