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The switch sounds like it might be arcing. Switches are inexpensive, change it out with a new one. With the power off and the old switch removed check the connections in the switch junction box for loose splices or burnt wire nut connectors. If everything is fine there check the light junction box for loose connections.

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Q: What can cause 1 light to dim when 3 others in the room are ok the light works from its own 2 way switch?
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Why won't my Light turn off at switch?

Presuming the switch worked at one point and just stopped working it is likely that the switch has failed in a normally closed position. The only other possibility is that somehow you have a wire problem whereby the hot side of supply is connected to the load side of the switch. This could be caused by an exposed wire in the switch receptacle. Suggest you turn off power at breaker and replace switch as a start. When you have the switch removed from the receptacle, with wires still connected see if switch works. If it does it could still be bad, but examine the wires around switch and see if you have any exposed wire that could be touching the load side of the switch (Side connected to the light).


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