Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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Have had the strangest electrical problem with my normally reliable '72. After an afternoon of driving just before returning home I noticed that when I used my turn signals they were slower than normal and that my tach needle dropped about 100 to 200 rpms every time the signal flashed. Also the turn signal dash bulb did not seem to be as bright as normal. When I stopped the car in the garage and before I turned off the car I checked to see if the headlights were working. When I turned them on the car started to kill. I quickly turned them off and the car continued to run. I finally turned the car off and now it won't start and the headlights are very dim. Has a one …
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I just saved a 260z from an untimly junkyard demise by dropping an old 240 motor in to it, the engine starts and runs fine but it's not putting enough juice back into the battery. when I measure the voltage at the (new) alternator (the oposing posts) the voltage is down at around 11.5 volts. my only thought is that maybe there's a major electicle difference between the two systems. any help would be apprieciated. thanks nick
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Ok heres the story.1990 300z,wifes car,Kills battery after 3 days of sitting.I put a test light on the neg.battery and clip to the neg wire. Light shines bright.I disconnect the small pos.cable that runs the car electrics. No change.The large pos goes straight to the soleniod.I unhook the starter from the soleniod.No change.I discon. the large wire from the solenoid.Problem gone.Check the solenoid for ANY problem,loose post,hairline cracks, continuity,All is well.Run a jumper from large cable starter end to soleniod.No problem.Perhaps its the nut tightening on the solenoid post that is the trouble.NO.Why is it the cable must be attached for the demon to appear???When it i…
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anyone know what size LED bulbs I can use for the lighting of the guage cluster(s) that will accuratly fit and can handle the power?
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Hi all, you will think I'm a right wally for asking this, but since some idiot wrote off my Silvia, I have been using my zed ('73) as my daily (nightly!) driver. I noticed at roundabouts, when turning right, a disconcerting amount of people weren't slowing down for me, so I checked that my blinkers were all working. Side indicators are all fine & so are the front flasher/parking light combos until I switch the headlights (or just parking lights) on. Is this normal? (I doubt it!). If not, does anyone have any idea on what could be wrong? I am getting stick of sticking my hand out the window to do bikies signals as it is winter here & bloody cold! Any help apprecia…
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I have been going through my electrical these past few days trying to get it all running and I am stuck at my turn signal. I have a 72 datsun 240z. I can't get any power to my turn signals the switch is brand new, but I just can't seem to get them power. My headlights, hazards, brights and all other lights work, but my turn signals are acting like they aren't getting any power at all. My relays to the turn signals are all hooked up, the single wires coming from it i am not quite postive about. Does anyone have any insight on the problem. Frankenstein Z
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My Z came with no way to secure the battery at all. I don't even know how the battery was secured in the stock configuration, so can anyone give me a tip on the best way to secure the battery? Thanks
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I am curious what the difference is between the distributor used for Euro, AU , home markets and the US import - smog distributor. I have experience with Mallory aftermarket distributors and enjoy the dual point version, now. What makes this part a Euro version?
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Swapping in the BW T5 into my 71. There's two wires that hooked up to the stock transmission, but there's 2 pairs of wires coming off the T5 (driver and passenger sides). Which pair do I hook the wiring harness to? And what are these wires for? Thanks for any and all replies!
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Definitely need some advice. Have a 1975 280Z. Just got it running and then moved on to the headlights (they never worked). Got them working, took the car for a spin and all seemed well. Yesterday went to go to the store and the car was dead as a doornail. Went out today and noticed the clock was working again so I fired the car up and it was running good until I turned on the headlights to see if they still worked. Not 15 seconds after the lights were turned on the car just turned itself off. It proceeded to do this twice after sitting for about 15 minutes between stalls. Could it be the wiring, alternator, voltage regulator???? HELP!!
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hi, I just bought a 1971 240z. The car had dealer installed air. The only part of the a/c system that is missing is the distribution box under the glove box is missing. Can any one help me find the parts that i need to fix my a/c. Or is there an after market unit that i can install. Thanks Looking for a z(found one now)
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Well today I got into the Z and was on my way to check out a 2+2 for a friend who's in the market for one when my Z played up on me. I started her up let her run a couple of minutes while brushing my teeth :classic: . She's been running a bit odd lately and I thought it was a carbie issue could still be but it seemed like it had been missing a little but was driving fine. Last night I got her home no problems except well it seems like its outta tune. Now this morning I'm driving out of my drive way and start to accelerate and it's missing like mad so I think maybe the choke is screwed as sometimes they don't open evenly due to been worn or sticky so I pull over pop the…
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