so anyway...my MY01 driver side signal light doesnt always go on when i turn on the headlights and it is getting really annoying ..i have to get out of the car and give it a bump or knock on it to turn it on...what is causing this...how can i fix it..seems like it can be easy...

 

Have you considered changing the bulb?

 

i have, but the bulb lights properly..not dim or anything..just think something is loose...is there a way to get to it without taking the bumper off maybe?

 

Sounds like you've got a bad harness, bad connection or bad ground. All the rear lights can be accessed from inside the trunk. You have to remove the liner.

 

cool..i'll check that..but im actually talking about the turn signal in the front by the headlight..is there an easy way to access that?..maybe by the tire?

 

DOH! Sorry!

To get at the turn signal lights and harnesses, yes, you'll need to undo the wheel well splash shield and go in from there. If you weren't looking for an electrical fault, some owners with small hands can actually change the bulb by going in through the hole in the engine bay.

 

Your title says tailight, which may add to the confusion. I'd change the bulb again while you are there. Usually, you can bump a failing bulb to get the filiment to touch again and light.

 

i just noticed that!..i didnt realize i put taillight (even though my taillight did it too a while back and i pulled the liner out and fiddled with it and fixed it)...maybe my GF can fit her hand in there to fiddle with it to try and knock it back into place...