We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Electrical diagnostic work is one of the most challenging parts of automotive repair. It can be incredibly daunting for beginners or DIY ...

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, ...

Hi everyone, Randy here again. I guess I'm not screwing up as bad as I thought because those magazine editors keep asking me to write another column. They said as long as I have something to talk ...

When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

One of the easiest ways to check if your camshaft sensor is faulty is by using an OBD-II scanner, which reads diagnostic ...

My stepfather wired my basement and I'm installing the outlets (eg. placing the wire on the outlet itself), but I'm not sure which circuit breakers to turn off.<BR><BR>How can I tell if a power line ...

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 ...