Most homeowners don't give much thought to the electrical system humming away behind their walls. Until something goes wrong, ...

Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions can be frustrating because breaks in insulated wires or within components are not obvious. The most efficient way to pinpoint electrical problems is by ...

We’ve all had those long days where you wish you could just find the electrical problem and get to the next job — or go home! The best way to try and avoid these frustrating days is to review prints ...

The digital voltmeter is the best basic tool for electrical troubleshooting, because it's calibrated and exact. But remember, the digital voltmeter can't detect a high-resistance fault if the circuit ...

A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

Aside from a dead battery or faulty charging system, the most common electrical issues owners are likely to experience are burned-out light bulbs. After bulbs, though, it’s likely potluck: Electrical ...

It is of utmost importance for service technicians to understand voltage troubleshooting when servicing HVACR equipment. The majority of service problems are electrical problems, which usually cause ...

Let’s face it: Diagnosing electric problems is a pain, to say the least. You can get far with a test light and your trusty digital multimeter, but you still might end up just throwing parts at the ...

From the earliest days in vehicle history, electrical energy has been used for powertrain, lighting, and a multitude of accessories. Today, modern vehicles use multiple microprocessors onboard and all ...

159 pages, many color photographs, sketches and illustrations. Tracy Martin is a motorcycle Renaissance Man. He’s a regular contributor to Motorcycle Consumer News, RoadBike and Friction Zone ...