Ceiling Fan Light Switch Pull Chain Not Working

Disconnect these wires and pull out the switch.

Ceiling fan light switch pull chain not working.

Replace the old switch with a new pull chain switch then place the end cap back onto the light fixture. The first thing i would do in a situation like this is to consider replacing the pull chain light switch. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan.

First shut off the power running to the fan. Pull chain switches for light fixtures and ceiling fans can become a problem over time due to internal worn out parts a broken pull chain and in some cases the pull chain switch contacts may just wear out and stop working. Locate the wire connections from the pull chain switch to the unit. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible.

You can do this from the circuit panel in your home. What should i do. Remove the light fixture housing from the fan. The pull chain is working ok for the fan.

If your ceiling fan or the light on the fan doesn t work when the chain is pulled then the problem is most likely a broken fan pull chain switch. You ll need to remove the light kit from the fan and take out the light switch inside. Carefully reattach the wires from the switch to the light remembering to pair black to black and ground to ground. But the pull chain i have for the light is not working.