Replacing a light switch

[John4nikki]

Hi all, Our kitchen light failed about 2 weeks ago, I am normally OK with electrics but have got myself messed up. We have a 2 way gang switch fitted in the kitchen that controlled the celling light and side light. We had tiling done where the guy fitting it terminated the side light so effectively had only the celling light operational which is not a problem. I have removed the switch and was looking at replacing with a single switch but am unsure if this is possible or of the wiring. I have attached some pics of the way I have connected to get an idea of the wiring setup, which does not work (try not to laugh) but have also got myself confused as to the original wiring if I was to stay to a 2 way switch.

Thanks in advance John

 

[securespark]

How many wires are there?
And how many cables?

 

[John4nikki]

2 cables, red and black wire from each. One black has tape on suggesting a switched live I think.
Cheers

 

[securespark]

And there is only one switch position with two switches on the same plate?

You can only connect both lights to the same switch module if both are on the same circuit.

 

[John4nikki]

The picture I posted was my attempt at connecting through a single switch as I only need the ceiling light. If this is not possible I will attempt the 2 way switch wiring. Cheers

 

[JohnD]

Why don't you just buy a 2 gang switch?

 

[John4nikki]

I have one, I was just wondering if it was possible to replace a 2 with a one if not I will rewire the 2 gang back up. Cheers