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laurieg720
Jun 24, 2006, 04:33 PM
I have a ceiling fan with a light kit, all controlled via a remote. One night I went to turn on the light with the remote (ceiling fan running) as I have done many times and the light bulbs burned out. I replaced the bulbs and they won't work, but the fan works fine.

I took apart the unit. I tested the blue wire (marked lights) with the 9-prong connector from the unit to the light kit off and I have power. As soon as I connect the light kit connector, I do not have power anywhere on the blue wire.

Thanks for any help!

ceilingfanrepair
Jun 26, 2006, 08:40 PM
The power readings can be misleading with remote kits. Sometimes when bulbs burn out they take the remote receivers with them. It is also possible you have a loose connection in the connector, you can try bypassing it for the light wire.

What make is the fan?

laurieg720
Jun 30, 2006, 06:31 PM
Harbor Breeze

ceilingfanrepair
Jun 30, 2006, 11:32 PM
Ok I stick by my original answer. If it was a higher-end fan I might have amended it.