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.” ...

Cars of all makes, models and ages can experience sudden problems. Even with regular maintenance and checking, many components of your car’s system will need replacing at some point in their lifetime.

A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, ...