For all of you who have a multimeter thrown in a drawer or toolbox but don’t know how to use it, these instructions will help in your search for missing voltage.

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The unit of measure for the diode test is [volts, dc]. To perform a diode test using a benchtop multimeter, set the multimeter to the diode test mode by pressing the button with the diode symbol.

Automotive circuits will use either, depending on the circuit. To test the battery, you’ll want to use the DC voltage setting. This will be illustrated by a ’V’ with a straight line beneath it.

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 ...

Testing a car battery with a multimeter is a simple and effective way to determine its health and performance. In this video, the process of testing both the voltage and cold cranking amps (CCA) of ...

How do you know if a resistor is correctly restricting the flow of electricity? Using a multimeter is an obvious answer. However, there is more to it than meets the eye. This article will explain ...