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.

A multimeter can test for continuity, which shows if an electrical signal is successfully traversing the circuit. This is beneficial for many situations, such as checking if a fuse is blown or an ...

You can test your alternator, your battery, circuits, fuses, and all kinds of things with one. The problem is, people get confused on how to use a multimeter, and that's where I'm hoping to help.

What is a multimeter anyway? Multimeters are covered in cryptic symbols and buttons, but don't let that intimidate you. There are three basic functions you'll use most often: measuring voltage ...