
This video from Sears PartsDirect shows you how to check continuity on wires and electrical parts using a multimeter. Testing continuity can tell you whether electrical current is making it all the way through a circuit. It can also help identify whether a wire is creating a short circuit to the metal frame, a potentially dangerous situation.
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