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    weeble31 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 4, 2007, 01:23 PM
    Fan switch
    I'm replacing a ceiling fan switch.
    There are 4 wires. Black, brown, grey, purple.
    The relacement switch holds up to 8 wires. Does this matter?
    I can't figure what color goes to each position of the switch.
    Assuming black is the fan motor, I can't determine of the 8 positions which makes the motor operate.
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    Mar 5, 2007, 11:34 AM
    Yes, you don't have the correct replacement switch.

    Read:
    http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/c...and-repair.php
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