Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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I just finished retrofitting my 76 280z with SU's and it starts and runs great! Only problem is that my gauges don't work. The turn signals also don't work although the hazard switch does. I did some reading and searching through the forum and found some very helpful information but I just can't seem to find the problem. I looked at the fuses and three spots aren't getting current. I attached two pics with yellow boxes around the locations on the box that have no current. I have tried tracing those wires and can't find what they go to. If anyone could help me identify these wires and/or tell me what I could try I would appreciate it. I'm trying to get the manual that ever…
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So I'm finishing up some final sorting out of minor issues (major ones have been fixed finally) and was looking over the info from Pertronix against what has been posted here as well as in my files. The Flamethrower coil I have is the recommended one from Pertronix with 3ohms of resistance in the primary coil. The stock 240Z coil is 1.5 ohms. The Pertronix instructions say to bypass the ballast resistor. Fine. But, pics shown here, as well as the diagram from ZHome (and supplied here) show the Pertronix attached (I think) diagrammed in parallel to the BR in the run circuit. Is it safe to assume the author of that diagram was implying use of the stock coil? If so, …
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Hi, I've been repairing a 240Z and have finally gotten around to working on the electrical system. I was told the head lights worked fine until some how the battery fell over and then they shorted out? not sure about this, In any case I bought new head lamps and pluged them in, they do not work on high or low beam, though the running lights and side marker lights do work. Originally I would get a tiny blue light to come on the dash when I engaged the high's, and now this is no longer comming on. I checked all the fuses, and they are fine, ran a volt meter at the head lamp plug and got no Volts. After reading through a couple of threads I hear most people talking about che…
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I took my distributor apart to make sure my mechanical advance was not rusted up. I am not getting spark now and I am thinking I don't have my points grounded properly. Anyone want to help me out here. I knew I should have used this camera BEFORE I took the dizzy apart. I think I have it right but could use some verification.
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Anyone know where I could get replacement ends for the wires that hook on to the fuel sending unit. They will not hold properly and I have looked around for those type ends without much luck.
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I just got a pair of H-4 Multi-Surface Reflector headlamps, and I'd like to know if anyone else has used this style. They're non DOT approved, and I just want to know if I can get away with running them on the street, or if they are a hazard to oncoming traffic, etc.
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I'm a novice regarding ignition systems and am thinking of replacing the standard points ignition on my 73 240Z with an electronic ignition system. What advantages does this provide? And I have been considering using the Crane Cam XR 7000. Aside from the fact that the Crane Cam unit allows you to replace the points with a non contact electronic method to control the coil what other functions does it provide? ie what else does it do? Does it change the spark characteristics for starting vs running, etc. Lastly, In reading through some of the archives I've come across some a couple achronyms like "dizzy" and "MSD". What do these mean? Many thanks MAX
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Just finished (almost) putting my 280Z together and the Tach doesn't work. I don't have stock ignition it's Electromotive Tech3. On my last Z I installed a MSD and it required an adapter module to make the Tach work. Does someone with the Electromotive ignition know what I need to do to make the Tach work?
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I've recently acquired a CAS setup for the L series L28 engine. I'm looking to replace the sensor with a new one. (part number 23731-V0801, made by Hitachi in Japan.). I'm also considering an alternate sensor to use as a substitute if the original ones are NLA. Can anyone help me out? Cheers, Mark.
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So I upgraded my alternator in my 280z to the 105amp from ZSpecialties. After installing it, the Brake warning light is constantly on. I presume this is from the T connector no longer being used. Which wire (white/black or yellow) should I hook back up? The white/black did nothing when hooked up, but when I hooked up the yellow to 12v the light went off then came back on. Is there a problem somewhere else in the Brake warning relay? It did not happen until the alternator was changed. Thanks
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I did a quick search for a replacement rear-window defroster grid, and I found a place that has ones that you can trim to size! You can buy the entire kit: http://www.frostfighter.com/prt2600.htm Or you can get just the window grid: http://www.frostfighter.com/prt26STK.htm So now you can just scrape off the oem one (if you want to) and put on a new one, :laugh: About 50 buxZ for the kit,which includes a switch & relay. About 30 buxZ for just the grid thxZ
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I have a 76 z. Had the normal problems of the Z electrical gremlins which is caused by corrosion. Turn signals, dome light and horns did not work. Did not have to buy new parts. I tried the contact cleaner and turn signals would not work. Sprayed WD-40 on contacts and signals work perfect. You will have to open up the emergency switch in the center of the console and spray it as well. For the dome light the door switches had to be pried out, sprayed and twisted. Because of the horn getting water and dirt at the front by the bumper corrosion started. I took the wires off of the horns up front by the bumper and sprayed WD-40 and it works. Wild Dog is the shhhh.
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