i was using a multimeter to check the battery voltage. battery showing 10v when the probes are on the terminal but nothing when i have the negative touching the metal parts in the engine bay. however when i touch the bolt/nits connecting those metal i get a reading. is it because of the paint insulation or something?
because the bolt and nuts arent enough to secure the negative jumper clamp onto them.
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If you are touching the terminal to anything with paint on it, you won’t get an accurate reading.
Yes. Paint doesn’t conduct electricity well. You need bare metal.