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tonytal
Nov 1, 2013, 09:32 AM
So, I wanted to install a motion detecting light switch in my wash room.

I shut off the power and took off the old light switch. When I was ready to install the new switch I noticed there was no ground. Since I didn't know if the box was grounded, I chose not to install the new switch.

I hooked up the old switch and turned the power back on... Now the lights won't turn on!

What did I do? Is the switch bad?

Any help appreciated.

TT

hfcarson
Nov 1, 2013, 01:09 PM
1) Yes, bad switch, try a new one...
2) it's wired wrong... are you sure you put it back correctly? Did you check to be sure the power was turned back on?

2 choices, easy fix