2 pack Ceiling Fans Replacement Parts 268S6, Ceiling Fan Switch 3 Speed 4 Wire Pull Chain Cord Switch Appliances Replacement Speed Control for Ceiling Fans Wall Lamps-Gold

I wished I saw this product page first; would have saved me 2 hours of research & a wasted trip to Home Depot.Key is knowing if this is a correct replacement switch. The old switch had manufacturer ID inscribed that match one listed on the product description. Perfect. I had 4 wires but then had to determine if I had 2 or 3 capacitors for 3 fan speeds, and was reading specifications of dozens of switches on various websites . Seeing a match for the old Manufacturer Model number (Wu Pin # E198635) was nirvana.TURN OFF POWER (Circuit breaker better than wall switch) to the Fan before inspecting or doing any work. You will have to remove the Fan cover to access the switch & capacitor and all the wires. When you remove the old switch, be sure to note the colored wire assignments – in my case, L=black, 1=white, 2=brown and 3=purple. Then PULL out, don’t cut, the wires from the old switch. You can insert the wires into the new switch from the SIDE (use the smallest blade screwdriver to push in the brass color contacts). I made the mistake of inserting through the top holes (it’s not funny). In my case, I had the use the furnished switch screw-in collar (gold vs. my old antique which was too small for the new switch).Then, re-install the Fan cover. Turn on the circuit breaker, and pull the switch.