The black electrical lead is the ground wire for any testing. The red lead is used to test for 12 volts DC in powered wires or components. The multimeter has a dial that can be turned to different ...

With the help of this guide, you'll learn how to use a multimeter to test your home's electrical system, appliances, batteries, and more—and how to pick the best multimeter for your needs and ...

It's a must-have for any toolbox—but there's a learning curve involved. Learn how to use a multimeter for all of your electrical testing needs.

Confirm your meter is set in continuity test mode (see step 2) and is switched on. Touch the black probe to the outside of the bulb's metal threaded end. It helps to put the probe tip inside a ...

For demonstration purposes, I decided to use my meter to actually test a 200 K ohm resistor. The resistor tested at 197.6 ohms. This was well within the 180 K to 220 K range allowed by the ...

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.

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 ...

Using the multimeter’s voltmeter connect the probes to the ground and reference wires in the connector. If no voltage is received, the sensor is faulty. If voltage is received, you may need to ...

To avoid this, hold the multimeter probes at their insulated handles, check that your multimeter is not damaged before use, keep fingers away from exposed conductors, and always start by attaching ...