Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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These wires are in the rear passenger side, beside (underneath) the fuel filler. They look like 2 black wires going to 1 female spade terminal. Are they ground wires? Any help? Thank you.
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Can someone tell me the differences on the headlight wiring harness from Black Dragon vs MSA? Has to be something for that much difference in price. Would like to upgrade but am curious on comparison. Thanks any help.
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72 240z. is there a dimmer for the instrument lighting or am i missing something? i am not seeing one on the schematics either. thanks all sb
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Hi all, My fusible links are in horrible shape -- rotted, corroded, yet still conducting for the time being. Yeah, I know, replace them. One of my fusible link assemblies has a broken base and is just dangling on the ends of the wires. Both covers are rotted. The only replacement items I'm finding are the covers. I'm sure I can find the wires too. perhaps a base at a junk yard. Even so, I wonder whether I shouldn't just replace the whole mess with something more practical. I'm thinking of installing breakers like this: http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d29.html ... or perhaps a very heavy duty fuse holder. How do I find the amperage ratings on the fusible…
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Sincé i already finished installing the AC i would like now to swap the aftermaket stereo with a newer model. I still have some doubts: 1) Should i install a Kenwood stereo or another Brand? 2) What model? 3) what is the wire gauge (awg) for the wire that goes from the battery to the stereo? 12 AWG? I wont be using any amplifier for subwoofers just the basic stereo an 4 speakers.
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My 240z has an alternator has a 60 amp alternator upgrade. The ahmeter is not working, it dials in the middle. The fuel gauge does work. Where do i need to check? do i really need to take down the full dashboard to sort this out? Another thing i have read is that the ammeter shunt could be faulty? How do i check this? where is it located? I dont want to keep on spending money on second hand gauges if i can find the solution immediately. Anyone with this problem?
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I witnessed a couple rear-end night-time collisions over the summer, so it got me a little worried for my own car. I bought an LED 3rd-brake lamp, and I can add that to the back window somehow (double-faced tape or screws into bosses.) I thought I would like to add a pair of small red LEDs as parking lamps so I can add some extra safety when the brake lights are not on. Is that usually something you would be permitted to do? It's just there to act as an extra parking light, not as a brake light, and when you press the brakes all 50 LEDs will turn on. thxZ
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I'm old but new to this forum. I have had 1979 280 zx for 15 yrs. It has 55k on it. Problems have all been with the electrical area of the car. I had the a/c converted to r134 a couple of years back. I had to replace the a/c relay at that time and I think it needs another already. I turned the switch on and neither the fan nor a/c worked. Could there me another cause? If I'm right does anyone know where I could buy them. i had a hard time finding them before. Thanks for any help. Hope to be visiting this forum often.
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Went to pick up my car this morning and found several issues which need to be solve. Guys who installed the AC did not pay attention when installing the AC and left some gremlins on its way out: 1. The headlights are on all the time. You start the car and the headlights turn on immediately. Before it took the car to the shop, the headlights could only be turned on when you actÃvate them by turning the TS Combo switch. 2. The front parking lights do not work. Both bulbs are okay. 3. The Choke light does not work either. THey installed the choke cable bracket: https://www.californiadatsun.com/interior/240z-choke-cable-bracket.html. when you pull the choke, the yellow…
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After driving for about half an hour my signals stopped working. I attribute it to 45 year old flasher relays. I ordered new Tridon EL12 units for both. I also took apart the signal switch contact box and they were a little toasted so I cleaned them with green Scotch Brite. My question is simple but perplexing. Which of the three lights in the housing are supposed to come on during the signal and hazard and brake operation? Mine have all three lit for signal/hazard and braking. I saw a YouTube video with the signals only lighting the side two.
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So I've been working like a madman on my 240z and replaced the wiper motor AND linkage (which I thought was the issue). The thing is this: Before installation, the motor works great and I can even turn the linkages freely by hand without issue. Once installed, the wipers won't move. This isn't the standard "wet glass needed" situation either. Without wipers on, the pegs don't rotate. Figured I'd ask for some help. The connections are all good, wiring is solid and the battery is fully charged. Thanks for the help!! Chris
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I have a new pair of fog lamps to install on the Zed, and one bulb wasn't working, so I looked around to see what is available: 55W Halogen, 80W Halogen, Cree LED, etc., I think I would like to get some halogen, so the light doesn't blind oncoming traffic, and it should look about normal to me. But, I read about a large variety of bulbs! Instead of brighter 80W bulbs, there were several suggestions to use PIAA 55W bulbs, as they are supposed to be as bright as generic 80W bulbs? eBay and Amazon had some Cree LED bulbs listed, but I have no experience using those for headlamps or fog lamps. If the PIAA bulbs are truly brighter than generic, for the same power c…
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