Electrical

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   4 pole kill switch

   October 21, 2003 by SCCA_racer

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   I am upgrading my race car from a 2 pole to a 4 pole kill-switch. The switch comes with diagrams for a one wire or a field alternator style of installation. Difference being that one breaks the connection from the field wire to the positive pole of the battery with its auxiliary terminals while the charge wire is interrupted by the break in the main fuse block. The other interrupts the charge wire to positive pole only and omits the field wire. Am I missing out and this is just showing me how two different alternators will be wired? It would appear if this is the case that I need the field wire style. Am I right? There are two diagrams but NO instructions or explanations …

   

   Last reply by beandip, October 25, 2003
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   Power Windows and Relays

   October 21, 2003 by taggedd

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   I just got my old Z back from my father. YEAH. It has one small problem that I need to work out. The power windows don't seem to work. My Chilton's auto manual shows the relay on the passenger side on by the outside panel by the passenger's feet. All that I find there is the fuse box. Any thoughts on what might be causing the problem? There seems to be no power going to the windows at all. Tim.

   

   Last reply by taggedd, October 23, 2003
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   Plug wires? 1 2

   October 15, 2003 by Hauserdaddy

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   Has anyone used the Nascar (borg warner) plug wires from Checker for their Z? I can order a better known brand online but it would sure be convenient if I could just grab a set up the street when I am picking up spark plugs. Any thoughts/opinions would be great! They also have an autolite set that will fit. 72 240Z stock with NGK BPR6ES plugs.

   

   Last reply by ZmeFly, October 22, 2003
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   240z- Ignition Problem

   October 19, 2003 by projecteye

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   when I turn the ignition key from OFF to Lock the car basically starts back up. It's like it just doesn't ever turn off.... what could be causing this?

   

   Last reply by Bambikiller240, October 20, 2003
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   H4 headlight replacement 1 2 3

   February 23, 2003 by Akir-ra

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   Hello to all.. I've seen that Motorsport Auto offers H4 lights to replace the stocks set. Also they offer Xenon light bulbs. My questions are: 1) Has anybody used these or anything like them? and 2) How are they compared to the new fancypants bright white set-ups I've seen on some of the newer cars coming out ? I'm looking for an updated look as well as better visibility at night:ermm:

   

   Last reply by tanny, October 20, 2003
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   240z- Ignition Problem

   October 13, 2003 by projecteye

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   what would cause the iginition to NOT turn off when the key is turned to the OFF or LOCK position. HELP!!!

   

   Last reply by projecteye, October 16, 2003
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   Crane HI-6 Ignition

   October 15, 2003 by BTA_Z

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   I would like to add the Crane Ignition system to my '71 240, but I don't have much information on how to do so. I think the HI-6 will help prevent my premature plug fouling. So far I've been able to purchase the HI-6 and PS-1 coil. I'm not certain if the trigger module is a necessary expense. I'm running an '83 ZX motor on rebuilt SU carbs. Hopefully there's someone out-there who can shed some detailed light on how to complete this new project. Thank you BTA_Z USA

   

   Last reply by BTA_Z, October 15, 2003
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   dip headlights

   October 14, 2003 by halz

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   OK, a REAL dumb question here..! How do I flick between high and low beam? (I'm serious!) The instrument stalk allows me to turn on park and main headlights but I can't move the stalk to flip between high/low beam. Can't see a floor switch, don't have an owner's manual, so I throw myself on your mercy for ridicule and enlightment! Help!

   

   Last reply by Mr Camouflage, October 15, 2003
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    Brake lights 1 2

    November 22, 2000 by gary

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    Cant get the brake lights to work. Switch on hte pedal is fine. All other lights work, flasher, directionals, taillights. Any ideas?

    

    Last reply by TomoHawk, October 11, 2003
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    need pertronix wiring diagram

    August 3, 2003 by dero

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    ok i have a ignitor setup with flamethrower coil, now i just swapped a l28 in and now am putting wiring back together and seemed to of forgot how the distributor was wired up with the coil, any help would be appreciated.

    

    Last reply by dero, October 10, 2003
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    Won't turn over motor 1 2

    October 4, 2003 by seerex

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    Hey all any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a 72 240 and I just recently got it and it had sat for quite awhile like 2 years . I put a new battery in it and went to try to start it and it just makes clicking noises from the passenger side firewall. The relay switch i figured out. I tried to jump the car just in case there was any bad battery connections but it just clicks then as well. It does not click from the engine bay and all the lights and interior stuff work so i know its getting power. Any suggestions? And also does the 72 have alot more wiring in thengine bay than a 71 ?? Thanks Jeff

    

    Last reply by Victor Laury, October 7, 2003
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    Can the tach be used with the Pertonix ignition?

    August 31, 2003 by tranzor_Z

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    Hey All, I Just bought a '73 240z from the original owner. I would like to get rid of the points system and go with the Pertronix Ignition. I have reseached as much as possible but i cant find anywhere that says it will work with the stock tach. So thats my question, will the tach work with pertronix? -Thanks

    

    Last reply by alien-e, October 6, 2003