I have purchased a new switch but it has 2 black wires no red.
Ceiling fan light repair pull chain.
Remove the old switch.
Unscrew the screws where the light fixture attaches to the fan assembly.
The only practical way to resolve this issue is to replace the chain.
I have a question about replacing a pull chain switch on my ceiling fan to repair the light.
Many ceiling fans and light fixtures use pull chains to operate the unit which can break down and stop working over time.
The switch will also need to be replaced if the chain will not pull down or if it broke off inside the fan housing.
An ideal replacement for broken pull chains this set adds a decorative detail to update existing fans in your home.
Remove the light fixture housing from the fan.
The small switch where the pull chain attaches should now be visible.
My wires colors on my fan are 1 white 1 purple 1 brown 1 black 1 red 1 yellow and 1 blue 1 orange plus a 2 wire capacitor.
A broken pull chain on a ceiling fan almost always requires replacement of the on off switch as a repair.
These fan and light pull chains are easy these fan and light pull chains are easy to grasp and are fixed to the end of 12 in.
Fortunately with the right tools an experienced do it yourselfer can handle this task.
The current switch has one red wire one black wire.
If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it.
To fix and replace a bad on off light switch inside the ceiling fan.
Internal on off switch for a ceiling fan light.
Open up the switch in the ceiling fan and remove the broken piece of chain before replacing it with a longer one.
Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.
A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before.