Ceiling Fan Light Switch Pull Chain Not Working

The pull chain is working ok for the fan.

Ceiling fan light switch pull chain not working.

To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan. You can do this from the circuit panel in your home. The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible. First shut off the power running to 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. But the pull chain i have for the light is not working. The first thing i would do in a situation like this is to consider replacing the pull chain light switch. 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.

Carefully reattach the wires from the switch to the light remembering to pair black to black and ground to ground. Remove the old switch. Replace the old switch with a new pull chain switch then place the end cap back onto the light fixture. Once the power is shut off look at the base of the fan where the light kit is attached.

Locate the wire connections from the pull chain switch to the unit. You ll need to remove the light kit from the fan and take out the light switch inside. The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing. Remove the light fixture housing from the fan.