Diagnosing battery or alternator 1/3: Testing the battery

On inspecting the electrical system for a problem battery or alternator, focusing firstly on some basics and load-testing the battery. The subsequent videos will look at the alternator and connections, and you will usually need to do all three to get a confident diagnosis.

Testing the alternator: https://youtu.be/Q2AAMc9VIMo
Testing electrical connections: https://youtu.be/zuffDj3HOC0
Diagnosing battery drain: https://youtu.be/cnZuDhgo6AU

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