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    Jan 13, 2010, 07:50 AM
    Ceiling fan light repair
    I have a ceiling fan with a light kit. The fan still works fine. It looked like the pull chain switch was bad and I replaced it. The light still does not work. I bypassed the switch and wired directly and the light still does not work.
    What can I do?
    OWen
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    Jan 13, 2010, 08:15 AM

    Just a simple question, but did you check to make sure the bulb or bulbs were good before you re-wired?
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    Jan 13, 2010, 09:28 AM
    Yes
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    Jan 27, 2010, 02:06 AM

    How is the fan wired at the ceiling?

    What are the light and pullchain wired to?

    Ceiling Fan Wiring, Ceiling Fan Wiring Technical Help, Do it Yourself (DIY) - Ceiling Fans N More
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    Jan 27, 2010, 03:39 AM
    It seems upon removal that the blue hotwire that goes from the source wire in the ceiling was missing. Apparently we had a houseguest that removed about an 8 inch length and took it with them. Sort of like someone taking home a towel from their motel. I replaced it with a new wire and it works just like new. Thanks to all.
    Owen
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