Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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I had a local z mechanic tune my car up last weekend since it was up there anyway from a bad clutch slave cylinder. It was running great at first. I took it to the car wash a few days later (the pay and spray wand type), and on the way back it started to misfire here and there, and now it idles really poorly, 200rpm lower than it did before, and I can sometimes hear a small popping noise when the engine is idling and I am over the engine compartment. It sounds like the pop you get when you touch a doorknob when you have a lot of static electricity built up. Also, when I get out of the car and my feet are on the concrete, I can always touch the body of the car (i.e. the s…
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Acting under instruction from the nissan master .. Doug .. I took off my air flow meter and dissconected the electrical plug connector to it. I then peeled apart the plug wires to revel about 6 wires going into the plug itself. I then cut the front two (which were green and the others were black) and connected them together. I did this because the Nissan Master Doug believes that these wires are for some sort of a safety kill device that work to stop flow from the fuel pump incase of emergency and he had a similar problem like mine years ago and this is how he fixed it. If anyone is interested .. I can keep you posted as to how this "fault finding mission" turns out. I r…
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I have just had a 5 spd tranny from a 280 zx installed in my 77 280. We have done very little to the car other than install new pedals under dash (close to the injector relay) and other minor wireing issues. I now have an intermiten fault. The car didnt start for some time till we replaced a wire relay . (and we though we had fixed it) So I am driving the car home and it dies on me. after 5 - 10 mins ..the car starts .. and we drive home. I know no one will tell exactly what the problem is .. but what are the first things to chack (other than spark and gas) What would cause the car to completely die when going down the road? Cheers ..Bruce
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Hi folks.... Can someone please explain how the battery, and charging system is suppose to work when operating properly?? I have a 71, which I have modified the charging system. I've replaced the orginal generator/external votage regulator setup with the GM Delco alternator setup. I've had the setup installed, and running in the car for the last year or so, and everything seems to be operating normally. What I've noticed is the following when driving... With any accessory on at idle the amp meter is at Zero, No discharge, no charge on the system, But once I rev the engine up I see the amp meter needle move to the positive side of the gage, meaning that the system is rece…
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I have a '71 240Z with a '73 dash. The dash contains the '73 wiring but the rest of the wiring is still '71. My taillights, hazards, turn signals, and reverse lights all function correctly. The only thing is that the left brake light doesn't work but the right one does. All the bulbs work but when I press the brakes, the left brake lights won't get power. Anyone ever have a similar problem or have a solution? I checked my hazard switch to see if power gets sent out to the brake wires and the whole assembly is fine so now I don't know where there lacks power for the left brake light. Thanks.
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Has anybody here any experience or advice regarding the aftermarket Xenon or H4 replacement headlights as often avaliable on ebay. Are there modifications required, can the electric system handle them, and do they work as well as represented. Thanks, Dave
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I have a 73 240z which dies out as soon as I turn on the headlights, This wasn't happening before but started happening after I changed my fuses in the center console. The car also has no power even after its been running. The car has a new battery, alt. What gives? Thanks, Saro
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Guys, I am in need of a replacement coil. I have a 73' 240Z with a single point dizzy. I am considering simply replacing the old coil with a Crane PS-20 coil, or switching it out for a Crane XR-700 Electronic Ignition Kit. So, should I keep the points or ditch em? Comments?
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This question is intended more for those who have plenty of experience and knowledge in the black magic of electrical theory and wiring stuff. But really, anyone feel free to answer. The attached wiring diagram is my attempt to figure out this entire headlight relay-wiring thing. Please keep in mind, that wiring is not my forte, so I most likely put some component in the wrong place. However, that is why I'm asking you guys. Which parts are correct, and which parts need fixing...on the wiring diagram. Now to be more specific...Are the fuses in the right position? I mean, should they be wired in before the switches, between the switches and the relays, or after the…
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Which car stereo connector would you use in an S30? There's one for Ford, GM, etc. I'm not sure what receiver (AM/FM casette, hopefully with an 1/8" input jack) , Probably just a simple 2-channel cheapie, but I'm going to use a connector, so I can get the console out if needed. thx
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I've searched the site here and can't find the ansewer I was looking for. I have a 76' 280z datsun that takes a eletrical fuel pump, I'm keeping it original so I want the fuel pump I pulled of my car that's blown. Does anybody know where the cheapest place to go is (VictoriaBritish $200 Motorsport like $250) it would really help.
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My turn signals have been working for quite awhile now but today the left turn signal no longer blinks. It lights up but doesn't blink. The right turn signal works perfect but not the left. Any idea what would cause that? When I turn on the left turn signal it lights up and I hear the blinking noise only once and then never again. The light itself never blinks. Which flasher unit is for the turn signals? I see two of them. A small one that hangs down a little and a bigger one further up in the dash. When I turn on my hazards they work and I hear a blinking noise coming from the small flasher unit that hangs down. When I use my turn signals i can hear a blinking noise comi…
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