This video covers the essential steps to properly test a car's alternator and diagnose common alternator issues. The guide ...

One of the simplest tasks a digital multimeter can perform is a basic voltage test on a car battery. Positive and negative terminals, hooked up to the car or not, will give a base number.

A multimeter can be used to gather the same information found with a test light and then some. To test for power, start by selecting the appropriate setting on your multimeter.

Car batteries don't just die. Something is sucking up all its power. A parasitic draw test helps you find out which part is to blame.

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 ...

A car battery is a crucial component that plays a vital role in the operation of a vehicle.Its primary function is to provide electrical energy to start the engine and power various electrical ...

A diagnosis of any electrical system, whether it is 12 or 24 volts, must include two key elements. First, you must test the complete circuit. Second, you must understand how that circuit works. One of ...

For added convenience, this multimeter features automatic ranging (more on that down below) and comes with test leads and a thermocouple with the required adapter.