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I replaced an old outlet with a GFCI outlet in my bathroom. I know that I've installed it correctly because I've tested it with a night light. But I can't get the light fixture above my vanity to turn on now. I've also tested the light bulbs elsewhere to make sure that they work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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    Testing it that way doesn't prove that you don't have line and load reversed, which I suspect is your problem.
    – isherwood
    Commented Apr 6, 2018 at 16:54
  • I found the black line one with a voltage tester though.
    – Rob Clark
    Commented Apr 6, 2018 at 17:08
  • And it's installed on the LINE side of the outlet? Maybe post a photo of the connections to help us spot other issues.
    – isherwood
    Commented Apr 6, 2018 at 17:09
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    It works!!! Thanks so much! They weren't switched but I think one connection was just a little loose. Have a great day! What a relief.
    – Rob Clark
    Commented Apr 6, 2018 at 17:26
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    Possible duplicate of How can one whole group of outlets stop working, but the wires to one plug on one outlet are still hot?
    – Machavity
    Commented Apr 7, 2018 at 2:47

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