DIY - Troubleshooting Trunk Light not Working 2005 Corolla

This DIY is on a 2005 Corolla .

When I purchased this car the trunk light was not working and I couldn't figure out why . I checked all the fuses and the wire to see if maybe it was disconnected . 

I noticed that the rear light socket had power coming through it but when I grounded the other wire then the light came on . 

So I went to the trunk light switch where I noticed there was no power going to it so I followed the wired to the rear side panel where you have to pull the carpet down . 

I noticed there was a plug with nothing plugged into it . Then I noticed one wire was on the left the live wire was on the right . 

So I connected the two plugs together and the light switch works .

I don't know if anything went there but it was odd to see that the wire went to no where .

I put silicone there to make sure the wires do not move or touch each other . 

I put everything back and now I have power again .

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DIY Trunk Light Switch Replacement Corolla 93 - 97

This is a DIY on how to replace or add a trunk light switch for a 93 - 97 Corolla .

The Switch is connected to the trunk hook . You do not have to remove the hook just the switch .

First you remove the plastic piece and the carpet that covers up the area .

Then with a angle phillips screw driver you unscrew the switch from the hook .

This is a example on how you would do it .

Then you remove the plug from the old switch then you clip on the new switch to the plug

Then you put every thing back together and test out your trunk light .