Multimeters can be a useful tool for both novices and professionals to limit their mistakes in automotive repair. Here's how to properly use one.

5V Circuit Testing If you suspect the short-circuit to be a 5-volt circuit - which are circuits used by the ECM to control the transmission and engine - you can disconnect your battery and the ECM one ...

A multimeter is an electronic measuring instrument that is used to gauge volts, amps, and resistance from an electrical source. The most common automotive application for a multimeter is to test the ...

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 ...

A multimeter is a tool that measures electrical properties like resistance, voltage, and current. It is used to test electrical components such as diodes and capacitors.

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.

When you're measuring current the multimeter presents as low a resistance as possible. What you are doing here is putting a dead short across the leads that are supposed to go to the starter.

In this article, I’ll show you how to use a multimeter to troubleshoot some basic electronic components, such as resistors.

This tool, a digital electrical multimeter, allows you to do lot of troubleshooting around your home. (Tim Carter) ...