If you’ve found something you suspect to be the problem, the next step is to essentially repeat the fuse test by cutting power to the questionable components and watching the meter.

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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.” ...

The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

Car batteries supply and store the electricity used in your vehicle. It can be frustrating to find out your vehicle's battery has failed as you’ll likely be unable to start the engine. Unlike far ...

How do you know if a resistor is correctly restricting the flow of electricity? Using a multimeter is an obvious answer. However, there is more to it than meets the eye. This article will explain what ...