Problem wiring two 2gang 2way switches

[Robhuz]

Hello can't wire switches operating two separate lights.they are 2 gang 2 way ,old cables,on one end there are 6 reds(old wiring in metal conduit )+E : A1,A2,B1,B2,Feed from ceiling rose,switch wire for bottom light .the other end 5 reds :A1,A2,B1,B2,switch wire for top light ,+ E Any advise much appreciated

 

[Robhuz]

Forgot to say back plate of switch has two : com,L1,L2,loop

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Any advise much appreciated

My advice, and it is so, so important that you heed it is not to disconnect anything until you have clearly and reliably identified all of the cables - whether they are live feeds, switched lives, strappers to the other switch, etc.

If you don't do that, and just remove the old switches then you'll be in a world of pain, and will have to choose between Plan A and Plan B.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Hello can't wire switches operating two separate lights.they are 2 gang 2 way ,old cables,on one end there are 6 reds(old wiring in metal conduit )+E : A1,A2,B1,B2,Feed from ceiling rose,switch wire for bottom light .the other end 5 reds :A1,A2,B1,B2,switch wire for top light ,+ E Any advise much appreciated

It doesn't seem possible as you have described.

Were the cables marked A1,B1 etc. before you did anything?
Was there a short length of wire linking two of the terminals?
Have you got the two I have coloured the wrong way round.