wiring a replacement 2 gang 1 way light switch

[Eddie2010]

I am trying to replace a 2 gang 1 way light switch. On removing the old switch, I noticed there are 5 cables entering the switch(old colour coding).All the earth and black coloured cables are connected in a block as it is not a metal back. Of the 5 red cables, 1 has a short extension. Can anyone tell me how the red wires are connected to the switch?

 

[nozspark]

I doubt it...

have you disconnected the wires from the old switch yet? I hope not.

You need to mark each wire and note which terminal its connected to before you disconnect them, then move the wiring across to the corresponding terminals on the new switch.

Don't forget, if your new switch is metal then it'll need to be earthed!

 

[Eddie2010]

Yes I have disconnected the wires and marked the wires but when reconnect them, it didn't work. I have only change 1 of the wire as I am only using it as a 1 way switch therefore I move 1 of the wire to the L1 instead of L2. Forgot to mention I replaced the same switch a couple of years ago.

 

[DIYDANDY]

Picture please...

 

[Eddie2010]

I have already solve the problem, the connection was different from the initial setup don't know why. Thank you all for replying.