For all of you who have a multimeter thrown in a drawer or toolbox but don’t know how to use it, these instructions will help in your search for missing voltage.

Can't you hook up a test light on the positive side of the motor, then the other lead to ground? If the light lights up, you've got power up to the motor.

Using a multimeter can be daunting to the uninitiated, but they're not magic. Here's a rundown of the basic functions of the device and what they're used for.