door locks on au 2007 mitsubishi evo ix

Bulb test probs are not recommended because it is almost a direct ground. Vehicles now a days have data wires running all over the place is you probe with a bulb, you may damage the vehicle's computer. I normally use a digital multimeter and I've added an LED that lights up when positive 12V is tested and stays of if it's ground. If the wire rests at 12v triggers with a negative (like negative door locks), my LED will come on when connected but will turn off when door switches or door knob key cylinder is turned or pushed. Try to stay away from a bulb test probe unless your testing a 12v actuator/motor or you're basically checking fuses in your fuse panel.Sylvain Rochon

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I fell into the trap there Sylvain of being a bit "old school". I would normally only recommend a DMM, I don't feel though from his posts that our friend is competent enough to read it properly. As far as I'm concerned, it's discretionary, a Japanese type car is very forgiving, I wouldn't even go near a current Audi/Mercedes or Volvo without one though. In this instance though using a bulb light will safely draw enough current to trigger the locks without damaging anything. About half the posts here are from people making mistakes because they used a DMM incorrectly, the other half didn't follow my by-line.

With howard here, japanese cars are very forgiving.commit your way to jehovah and he will act in your behalf. psalms 37:5

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You're right Howie, Japs are fun because of that. And you're also right that when he hits the right wires, door will trigger with the test light. DMM are the best way to go but if you don't have the proper training and you don't know what you're reading, you're in d@#$P sh#$#$t.Sylvain Rochon

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