Bathroom light problem

[arb]

Am having problems with a bathroom light - and needvice as to whether this sounds like sth i can do myself (as a not v DIY-minded female) or whether I need an electrician would be helpful!

When the cord is pulled down to turn the light on, the only way the bulb stays on is if the cord is held down in the 'on' position. If released, the bulb goes out. (The bulb is a spotlight bulb but not a bayonet/screw fitting - it has two pins, if that's at all relevant)

thanks for any suggestions as to what i should do!

 

[breezer]

your switch is faulty, you need a new one, which you can get from

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=78203&id=17179

you MUST turn the mains off before you take the old one down.
you will need to connect one wire to C and the other to L1

 

[arb]

Breezer - thanks very much for your help. Problem now solved