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    Aug 4, 2008, 07:56 PM
    Ceiling Fan Troubleshooting
    I just removed one ceiling fan w/light and replaced it with another. The new ceiling fan will not work but the attached light kit does work. They use the same power source, I don't understand what the trouble could be. The fan is a brand new lower end Hunter.
    Thanks for any ideas.
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    Aug 4, 2008, 08:19 PM
    Tell us what wiring you have in both the fan and the ceiling.
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    Aug 4, 2008, 09:11 PM
    Do what Harold says. Also note these:

    General ceiling fan troubleshooting and help FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More

    Ceiling fan wiring - Ceiling Fans N More
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    Aug 5, 2008, 04:21 PM
    The house wiring setup is this... two fans with light kits on one single pole switch. It's the fan farthest from the switch that doesn't work. I have not replaced the closer one yet. It works fine but I will replace so both match. The new fan/light has a wiring harness that connects the light kit. The kit has both pull chains for light and fan.
    Thanks in advance for any comebacks...
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    Aug 6, 2008, 12:32 PM
    We're asking, what are the wires from the ceiling and from the fan, and how have you connected them?
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    Aug 8, 2008, 07:38 PM
    I have figured out the problem. It was a defect in the wiring harness.
    Thanks very much for your input... Hod
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    Aug 18, 2008, 08:17 PM
    Glad you got it working. I don't know what you mean by wiring harness.
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