How Do You Test Batteries With A Multimeter. To test the battery turn on your voltmeter put the voltmeter on DCV and make sure that it is far above the battery voltage on most voltmeters there is a setting 20 in the DCV area so switch your voltmeter to that setting. Turn the lights off.
In Part 2 we will measure the current of the battery. How to Measure Battery Amps with A Multimeter. Also bring in the battery you want to test.
Using a Multimeter to Test a Car Battery.
It will normally show the reading of the State of Charge SoC of different battery types. Look for the voltage rating of the cordless drill battery charger. Where a battery test at AutoZone has an advantage is its going to simulate a starting load on a battery. If you dont have a voltage of around 126 volts you may have a bad battery.
