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Forgot to say Thanks for your help too, JohnD.:)

Thanks Securespark, that has done the trick. I have no idea WHY it worked as I cant see any way in which the length of the conductors could obstruct the switch, but I just pulled one (the shower live wire) out about a mm and the switch is working fine now. I just wish someone would invent a...

You're right - it's the old switch. I had put it back in as the new wasnt making any difference. They both look the same though. I'll try shortening the wires that go in. Thanks.

I loosened the fixing screws - no joy. The backbox is 2 inches deep, so plenty of space there I think, especially as the cables move quite freely back into the ceiling. There is no click and there is no movement of the indicator. The cord just wont pull once it has been switched on. Here's a pic...

Thanks for such a quick reply. Here are pics of the new switch. The old switch is virtually identical.

My shower ceiling switch wouldnt turn off so I assumed it had burnt out. I replaced it, but after a couple of uses, the new switch got stuck on. Here's the odd thing. When I disconnect the new switch it works again. When I wire it back in, it gets stuck on. Does anyone have any ideas what is...