A few months ago, the trunk light died in my 2003 TL.  It's amazing
how vital a trunk light turns out to be, once you suddenly lack one!

When I brought the car in to the dealer for routine servicing, I
mentioned the light and figured that would be a no-brainer.  But it
wasn't.  They told me that to trace the problem, they'd have to start
a $95/hour "hunting and fishing" expedition.  Obviously, I said thanks
but no thanks.

Anyone here had their trunk light go out, had it be something other
than the bulb, and willing to offer a simple suggestion or two?  I am
mechanically and electrically challenged, so if it's more complex than
seeing if cable x is plugged into socket y, it'll be over my head.