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vs1vs2
Nov 12, 2009, 12:05 PM
We have a ceiling fan with a light fixture in a bedroom, I think it is a Hunter fan. There was a shorting noise and the light no longer worked. I replaced the pull switch because that has happened before. When that did not work, I what the bulb mounts into. That also did not work. I tested the connections with a tester and it is very dim. When I test a known socket, the tester is bright. I did notice a little black box. It is about 2"x2". Is this some sort of capacitor and would it make the light receive very little power?

Any other ideas?

Tim

Tarponman
Nov 12, 2009, 02:12 PM
Personally- I would not keep that fan in an operating mode, with the thought of a possible fire. When you get on a ladder, smell the area where the socket is, for any burnt smell. If you can get any type of odor like that- do not attempt to fix the problem. It's not worth it.

donf
Nov 12, 2009, 02:28 PM
Tim,

Is there or are there any wall switches installed to control the light?

My suggestion only, consider getting a multimeter. A class 1 meter is fine for around the home. It will give you an accurate voltage reading. A dim led does not really help you.

ceilingfanrepair
Nov 12, 2009, 10:02 PM
Is it a remote fan?