Tail Light Problem

[cwicker1]

Each time I turn on my car, the bulb icon is lit on the dashboard. It always the top left light next to the trunk lid. I can open the trunk, and when pulling out the plastic holder for all the bulbs, that one bulb will light up when I move the holder just a bit. And stays lit until the next time I start the car.
1999 S70
I have replaced the bulb twice because two bulbs come in the pack, and it is always the same situtaion; Light is out, hardly move bulb holder. Lately, though, I've noticed I can open the trunk lid and close it and the bulb will light up, I don't have to move/touch the holder. I'm thinking if it were vibrations, wouldn't I get the bulb icon on the dash each time I hit a bump, turn a corner or something to cause the bulb to move?

[io]

There has to be a loose connecting somewhere otherwise you wouldn't be able to get the bulb to come back on by just moving the bulb holder or closing the trunk lid.

Sounds to me like the holder/socket is no longer holding the bulb tightly. I'd try taking the bulb out of the holder and, using a small screwdriver, gently bend the metal that contacts the bulb inwards so that you're sure that it makes good contact with the bulb. You can also get special dielectric grease, made for putting on things like bulb bases, at an auto parts store. This also might help it make good contact with the metal in the holder.

When you replace the bulb make sure that you push it in and turn it slightly so that it locks in place. Check to be it is in properly by pulling it straight out - it shouldn't come out. Hope this helps.

Nick