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 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 ...

Automotive circuits will use either, depending on the circuit. To test the battery, you’ll want to use the DC voltage setting. This will be illustrated by a ’V’ with a straight line beneath it.