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    tonytal Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 1, 2013, 09:32 AM
    Tried to install a motion light switch in wash room but now the old one won't work
    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.

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    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
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