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Blown Fuse

March 1, 2003 by jeffwharton
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I have an electrical problem and I don't really understand the wiring diagram enought to figure it out . Every time I put a 10 Amp fuse in the Domelamp slot, the fuse blows immediately. Without the fuse, a voltmeter shows about 13 Volts across it. The clock, speedometer, and tach backlighting work but the other gauges, domelight, choke light, glovebox light, and map light don't. Where do I start?

Last reply by jeffwharton, March 1, 2003
Alternator Choices

February 23, 2003 by Victor Laury
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It's obvious that My alt in my 72 is on it's way out. Would I benefit from a slighty higher output alt? VickyBrit offers 2 choices. but I'd like it to look close to original. I could just get one of my old units rebuilt. If you think that paragraph is confusing, you should see the mess in my head!

Last reply by sjcurtis, February 26, 2003
starting problem 1 2

February 18, 2003 by frankensteinZ
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Everytime I try to start my car it turns over and will start to run, but as soon as I let go of the key it shuts off. I can get it to stay on but I have to hold it between start and on. I thought it was the ignition but I am still getting the same problem can turn it over and keep it running but not with out hold the key just at the right angle. Let me know what you guys think it could be. Thanks Frankenstein Z

Last reply by frankensteinZ, February 20, 2003
relay

February 19, 2003 by frankensteinZ
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I have this relay that is coming out of the wireharness that comes done right next to my fuse box. It is has three spades and its a female. There are 2 black wires coming out of it and one green. Does anyone know what this is for. Frankenstein Z

Last reply by frankensteinZ, February 19, 2003
Alternator??? V-REG???

January 26, 2003 by orange240z
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What's the deal w/ the alt / v-reg / amp meter in the 73 240 Z? Here's the problem: Car runs fine if the battery is charged up. Disconnect the battery and it dies. I disconnected the main wire on the alternator (the one with an 8mm nut) and put a v-meter on it and grounded it. Only measured about 4.5 volts. I would expect that I could test my alternator like that, but I may be wrong. Is there any way you can test an alternator w/ a volt meter? Or do I need to go to a shop that has more avanced equip? Also, where is the amp meter in the car supposed to sit when it's running? It is the one that shows -60 and +60 amps. I do a lot of work on VWs and just got this …

Last reply by carguyinok, February 18, 2003
Also

February 18, 2003 by frankensteinZ
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Forgot to mention I still have the same problem with a new ignition. Frankenstein Z

Last reply by sjcurtis, February 18, 2003
Fuse box chart

February 16, 2003 by frankensteinZ
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Hey does anybody have the fuse box chart for a 72 240z. I just need to know the fuse size in each spot. Thanks Frankenstein Z

Last reply by bonniec75209, February 17, 2003
another ignition question

February 10, 2003 by Fentin_Fury
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I have a '72 240Z with a Crane XR3000 ignition system. Everything functions fine:classic:. I upgraded over the weekend with the addtion of a Crane HI-6TRC. Now the tach does not function:cry: . Does anyone out there have expereince with the 240Z type distributor and the Crane HI-6? the HI-6 does have a "tach output" but I do not believe this is what the 240Z tach requires. Any suggestions appreciated.

Last reply by Fentin_Fury, February 11, 2003
Wanted! RS Watanabe Rims 1 2

January 30, 2003 by mmagnus
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I am looking for a set of RS Watanabe Rims in black. Either 15 or 16 inch. If anybody has a set for sale or knows where I can find a set, please let me know. Must be in good shape. Thanks Mark

Last reply by EricB, February 6, 2003
Turn signal Malfunction 1 2 3

June 2, 2002 by visionary
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I have a small problem with my left turn signal I can not seem to run down. The signal has stopped working when I activate the turn signal lever on the steering column. The hazard switch activates the signal and the parking/running lights work. This leads me to believe it is the steering column switch that is malfunctioning. Any opinions??? Keith:tapemouth

Last reply by Mr Camouflage, February 3, 2003
Performance Ignition

January 31, 2003 by Hallaian42
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Has anyone had experience with Crane Cams performance ignition? Well i have a 240z with 78 L28 F/I engine and i decided putting in the xr-3000 ignition and the ps-91 coil. I got the coil in fine but i wrestled the xr-3000 all day long and never got it in. It consisted of removing the stock pickup coil and reluctor and replacing it with thier own version thats controlled by a special computer that fires the coil. I had two main problems. The coil wire fired fine...but spark from the spark plug wires would only spark once maybe twice when cranking. I adjusted the hell out of the thing and could not get it to work. The other problem is if you take out the stock pick up coil,…

Last reply by Hallaian42, January 31, 2003
hey mike, hate to be a nudge but...

January 30, 2003 by 240brian
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would you by any chance have the diagram for a 83 280 zxt? If not, would you know where to find it? thnaks again for the 240 diagrams, brian 72 240 z

Last reply by Mike, January 30, 2003