How To Check Battery Voltage Multimeter. Use a multimeter to check DC voltage. Among the two digital multimeters are the best to measure values such as battery load tests.

Use a multimeter to check DC voltage. If the measured voltage is not at least eight volts replace the battery. A fully charged battery should give out at least 126 volts so setting the dial to 20 volts is enough.
Turn the vehicles key to the run position and check the multimeter.
A fully charged battery should give out at least 126 volts so setting the dial to 20 volts is enough. Its a good idea to write down the reading. We are setting up a multimeter along with the battery to test. Among the two digital multimeters are the best to measure values such as battery load tests.
