Basement ceiling lights

[Cecilbturtle]

Hi all, basement ceiling lights only power on when something drawing current is plugged into a receptacle. All receptacles were replaced, all pigtail connections were checked for broken wires as well as wiring to the switches. Any ideas?

 

[ActionDave]

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