Joecool2008 t1_j1b70di wrote on December 23, 2022 at 12:32 AM

Sounds like the motor has gone bad, at least. Probably needs to be replaced, depending on the age of the house and fixture.

bwLearnsProgramming OP t1_j1b78iz wrote on December 23, 2022 at 12:34 AM

Would the motor being bad explain the lack of voltage at the switch though ? Like it’s shorting in the motor or something ? It is very old fixture.

Joecool2008 t1_j1b7nmt wrote on December 23, 2022 at 12:37 AM

I have limited experience, but depending on the fixture there can be (note can be) a smaller fuse inside the motor that could interrupt the flow. Might find a part number and see if there's a manual running around the internet.

Alwayssunnyinarizona t1_j1be8ib wrote on December 23, 2022 at 1:29 AM

Are you sure you've got the voltmeter set on AC and not DC?

bwLearnsProgramming OP t1_j1dg7jq wrote on December 23, 2022 at 2:18 PM

Yes

Alwayssunnyinarizona t1_j1dh1e9 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 2:24 PM

If it is set on AC, I agree with other posts about something upstream like a tripped breaker. There should be 120V at the switch.

I ask because I often go between testing AC and DC and sometimes forget that I have it set to DC when testing and AC circuit, and vice versa. That low 0.3V is often what reminds me to change it.