How to Test Car Battery Amps with a Multimeter
Connect the black probe to the negative terminal of the battery. Step 5: Reading the Voltage. Once the multimeter is connected to the battery, you can read the voltage. The voltage should be between 12.6 and 12.8 volts. If the voltage is lower than 12.6 volts, the battery may be low on charge and may need to be charged before you can test the amps.