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.

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.

So, what are you likely to do when using a multimeter for DIY appliance diagnostics? The most likely uses for the tool will be tracing power throughout the appliance, testing fuses, testing ...

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.

Tips If your power supply does not appear to have any problems after testing it with the multimeter, check all of the power connectors to make sure they are properly plugged into the devices.

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 ...

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 ...