Why can a motor show normal readings on a multimeter but still fail during operation?
A multimeter checks basic continuity and resistance but it cannot detect insulation breakdown between windings and ground.
A motor may appear electrically healthy on a multimeter but fail under load due to the weakened insulation.
An insulation resistance test (Megger test) applies higher DC voltage to reveal the hidden insulation faults that a standard multimeter cannot detect.
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