Lights are NOT connected in series. Your jiggling of one, or the trunk lid, has probably overcome corrosion and got them to work. Good their both working now, but keep an eye on them.
I'm providing link to your prior post for continuity:
http://www.contour.org/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=007186
Regards.
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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