While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

I'm having problem with a starter motor on a riding mower, and need to check if the motor is getting juice and not working or if something else isn't working and no juice is getting to the starter.

Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...

Adigital multimeter (DMM) may look complicated and intimidating at first glance, but once you understand the display, dial, and port panel, you'll have a better grasp of DMM basics. Multimeters come ...

If you’re planning on messing around with your cars, a multimeter is a necessity. Many of the vehicle’s vital systems depend on electricity, such as your ignition, fuel, and charging networks. Buying ...

You can use a multimeter with capacitance-measurement capability to measure the length of wire or cable to an open circuit. The capacitance of a pair of wires (or a wire to a shield) is directly ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Anyone who works on their car should have a multimeter, but they come in handy around the house too. Whether you ...

All, I posted this at DIYMA, and didn't get too may helpful responses, so figured I'd ask the Hive Mind. Back in the '90s, I used to set amp gains by turning the level pot all the way up and then ...