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Anakin_Skywanker t1_j628wcf wrote

Licensed electrician here.

  1. I looked at the pictures in your comments. That's not really a mess. The only thing wrong is the use of backstabs.

  2. Arcing doesn't usually indicate a nicked wire, it indicates a loose connection 99% of the time. Probably in the backstabs.

  3. If you turned off the breaker and the light stayed on but the switch stopped working you likely killed the wrong breaker and the switch is just broken (failing on). Likely due to the backstabs.

  4. You need a multimeter to properly troubleshoot.

  5. Hire am electrician. The questions you're asking and observations you're making indicate you are woefully under qualified to work on this.

  6. Since you're going to ignore point number 5, replace the switch. Pugtail the bottom hots and use the terminal screws this time. I suspect that's the issue, but I can't be 100% certain over the internet.

  7. Be careful, good luck.

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