bathroom fan, vanity lights, an one side overhead lights not working..

[phillipsgj3]

Our bathroom fan switch stopped working, we ordered received a new one, installed switch.. can't get the fan, vanity lights, an the one side of the overhead lights to work. Suggestion please.. thank you

[BFlinn181]

Sounds like you have a blown fuse. Have you found and tested the fuse that controls that circuit? Also, before tossing the old fan, hook it up to 12v and test it. Just make sure you have a firm grip on it, the torque of the starting motor could make it jump.

You can test the circuit by using a jumper wire from a good 12 v source and touch it to the 12 v connector in one of the lights. Also check that ground wire is connected to a good ground.

[zip0]

Check for a GFI

[Randy1252]

Sounds like you blew a fuse. The new fan motor may carry a heavier load than the old one and all of the lights are on the same circuit. Try going to a heavier fuse, once you find it.

[BFlinn181]

Originally Posted by Randy1252

Sounds like you blew a fuse. The new fan motor may carry a heavier load than the old one and all of the lights are on the same circuit. Try going to a heavier fuse, once you find it.

This suggestion could be a fire hazard! Never replace a blown fuse with a larger one. If the circuit is overloaded, run more wires and make a new circuit. Pushing more amps through the same size wires is how you make a heating element!

RE: the GFI, I assumed your fan and lights were 12 v, not 120 v.

[itdave]

First if you provide your make model and year you will more accurate suggestions. If all of the failed 12 volt items are in a slide there may be a plug to connect slide wires to coach wiring harness.