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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.

The unit of measure for the diode test is [volts, dc]. To perform a diode test using a benchtop multimeter, set the multimeter to the diode test mode by pressing the button with the diode symbol.

What Is a Multimeter? 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.