Wall lights not working

[hemelhandyman]

I have a 2 gang dimmer switch controlling a) a ceiling light (which works) and b) 4 wall lights (2 each on opposite walls).
The 2 lights on the wall opposite the switch mysteriously stopped working at the same time. After checking the wiring on the dimmer and the lamps themselves (current getting through), I replaced the dimmer swithch but still no result.
Has anyone got any ideas?

 

[wingcoax]

How did you check for current (voltage) getting through? If you used one of THOSE neon screwdrivers,throw it away, and get a multi meter. Pound to a penny you have lost the neutral to the two faulty lights.

 

[pjcomp]

What did you replace the dimmer switch with, and did you wire it right? You say four wall lights but mention two not working - so are tow OK and two dead? Sounds like a loose connection in one of the light fittings. Have you had a bulb blow recently? this can break open a weak piece of wire in a connection.

Any time something stops working and a dimmer's involved, replace the dimmer with an ordinary switch to simplify the problem-solving.

PJ