What should i do.
Ceiling fan light switch pull chain not working.
The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible.
Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly.
Disconnect these wires and pull out the 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.
But the pull chain i have for the light is not working.
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.
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.
Remove the old switch.
You can do this from the circuit panel in your home.
Carefully reattach the wires from the switch to the light remembering to pair black to black and ground to ground.
The pull chain is working ok for the fan.
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.
Remove the light fixture housing from the fan.