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H4 headlight replacement 1 2 3

February 23, 2003 by Akir-ra
34 replies

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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
240z- Ignition Problem

October 13, 2003 by projecteye
9 replies

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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
Crane HI-6 Ignition

October 15, 2003 by BTA_Z
0 replies

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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
dip headlights

October 14, 2003 by halz
5 replies

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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
Brake lights 1 2

November 22, 2000 by gary
14 replies

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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
need pertronix wiring diagram

August 3, 2003 by dero
3 replies

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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
Won't turn over motor 1 2

October 4, 2003 by seerex
12 replies

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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
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
ZX distributor disassembly, What's this part?

October 4, 2003 by LanceM
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Well I've got a 81 ZX dizzy (modual on the side) that I want to put into my 240, I wanted to clean it up before I install it. I took it apart and found that a plastic bearing holder? had pretty much come apart/disappeared. What is this for? It looks like it is part of the vacumum advance. Can I just put a shim in the right thickness and forget about it since I'm not using the V advance? And are they're any adjustments I need to make when I reassemble it? My manuals only show 240-260 so there isn't anything this new in them...

Last reply by sjcurtis, October 4, 2003
Light problem :(

September 30, 2003 by jeff1216
2 replies

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1st.............all fuses are good all bulb are good all lights work except.............................. Bright lights (head lights)....dim are fine Brake lights dont work only the speedo and a/c light work....rest are black Where do I start?

Last reply by Zs-ondabrain, October 2, 2003
Headlight switch swap

September 29, 2003 by blitzkraig
6 replies

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Well my car is trying to fight me every step of this restoration. A little plastic piece inside the headlight switch on the column just broke so I need to get a new switch assembly. I'm planning on hitting the junkyards first so I was wondering what years are ok to pull from? Or by chance does anyone have a spare they want to sell??? Thanks:tapemouth :tapemouth :tapemouth :tapemouth

Last reply by Zs-ondabrain, October 2, 2003
Dark Season Warning:

October 2, 2003 by H4LIGHTS
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How to prepare your car for the "dark season" According to regular servicing data, around 36 percent of the vehicles inspected had defective lamps. In the dark months of fall and winter in particular, fully functioning lights are the most important guarantee of road safety. Defects such as faulty brake lights or indicators usually go unnoticed by the driver inside the car. Moreover, faulty headlamp settings cannot be detected with the naked eye. So please - check your vehicleâ€™s entire lighting system, from the headlamps to the reversing lights - make sure you can see and be seen better in the fall and winter months and reach your destination safely. (If the moderators f…

Last reply by H4LIGHTS, October 2, 2003