hi im replacing a two way switch with a new one.i have found that the old switch as got 2 cables entering the box.The 2 common wires are block connected and the blue/yellow wires are connected to the switch via a wire fitting on the back with 2 L2 at the top and 2 L1 at the bottom,the problem i have is how do i wire the new switch when it only as 1 L1/L2 and a common fixing? please note i have tried to connect the switch as normal but the light is always on

Nik Gyle, September 2006

it sounds more like the old switch is is an intermediate type switch. i take it you can switch the light from more than 2 switch positions? the two cables entering the switch are both 3 core and earth i take, with the reds jointed through. if this is the case then you need to change your switch as the 2 way one won't do.

Jim, September 2006