On Feb 16, 3:45*pm, " wrote:
The fluorescent shop light in my garage (2 bulbs) stopped turning on
via the pull-chain. For a time, the bulbs would light if I twisted
them a bit, but then that stopped too. I removed one of the starters,
thinking it might need replacing, and discovered that as I removed it
the bulb lit. Now I'm able to light both bulbs by briefly inserting
and then removing the starter for each bulb. The bulbs light as the
starter is being removed. What gives? And will new starters restore
normal function, or is something else wrong with this lamp?

Thanks.

Lynn Willis

Should you decide to replace the fixture, consider getting rid of the
pull chain and wire it with a couple of 3-way switches - one by the
door into the house and the other next to the garage door or entry
door, which ever you use more often. Switches are much more convenient
than a pull chain.