Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Fan with light and light kit wiring.

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BubbaTC
06-28-06, 05:24 AM
My ceiling fan has a built in light and also a light kit. Lights are controlled by one switch with pull chain. Each successive pull of the chain turns the lights on one at a time, with three pulls turning both off. I replaced the switch, and now the lights do not work. I need a wiring diagram please, or instructions to wire the switch. It is a 3 way switch, with three leads, and markings of L, 1 and 2. Wiring into the switch are white, blue and black.

ArgMeMatey
06-28-06, 08:43 AM
It is a 3 way switch, with three leads, and markings of L, 1 and 2. Wiring into the switch are white, blue and black.
My guesses:
L=Line in. Connect to HOT house wire.
1=Light #1
2=Light #2
Switch positions:
0: L is not connected to 1 or 2
1: L connected to 1 only
2: L connected to 2 only
3: L connected to 1 & 2

Regarding the white, blue and black, it's not clear if you're saying white is #1 and so on, or if those are the wires that are wirenutted to the switch. Maybe you can get a manufacturer's wiring diagram or look at another fan in the house.

Also if you're comfortable with troubleshooting pick up a $10 volt ohm meter. Shut off the breaker first and use the continuity scale to see which wire is connected to the base contact in each lampholder.