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Hi, I have a 5/71 that lost a headlight. I replaced it with a fairly inexpensive standard 60w replacement. While I was driving, I noticed the headlight switch was getting hot (slight heat/smell/smoke over the steering column) so I shut them off. It is a low mileage car so rust hasn't worn any connectors. To my knowledge, none of the electrical has been opened up in any way. I was curious what my options are. I saw that MSA sells a headlight relay harness. HID looks fairly complicated but should draw less current. Any recommendations? Is my switch toast now? Thanks in advance. Gary
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Hey every one go my factory antenna did not have. Mast when i got the car so i bought a new groove shark antenna. Problem is that it wont work with the factory radio toggle switch. So i got another toggle switch and i just cant get it to work im not sure how to wire it to the new toggle switch. Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
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I'm about to wrap up what is (for me) a fairly exciting project on my 240Z, and I thought it would be nice to share, as it's not something I see discussed here very often. The goal: retain AM radio function in my Series 1.5 (5/71, so series 1 drivetrain and dash, but no hatch vents) 240z, while being able to pair with my phone and stream music over bluetooth. My materials: a class D one-board amp (bought from a guy who calls them "Shiznit", hence "U_Shiznit" in the wiring diagram), 50Wx2, a handful of relays, a line-level bluetooth board, two Match M5X speakers, and a spare speaker bracket from another 240z. My modifications: I created a switched output fro…
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So this is my first datsun project i have a 1977 280z i put the engine, transmission from a 1978 280z along with the 1978 harness for the engine i was wondering what needs to be converted in order for the engine harness to work with the dash harness? if anyone can help point me in the right direction i would appreciate it im new to the forum or to any forum to be quite honest so im not to adequate in navigating.
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I am currently in the middle of trying to install an auto seeking AM radio in to my 1971 240z. I did not remove the radio from the car it was in and do not know the order in which everything came off. I am trying to figure out if the metal plate goes in between the heater control panel and the plastic radio face plate or if it sits behind the heater control panel. When I have the metal plate in between the control panel and face plate there are not enough threads on the shafts to screw the nuts on to. Having the metal plate behind the heater panel does not seem to make much sense but I just don't know. I Googled this several different ways and cannot find the answer …
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1973 240z. Was working on the heater and came across this toggle switch stuffed in behind on dash on the lower right side. Any idea as to what it would control. It's centered and will toggle up and down but always returns to center. I was thinking maybe for the antenna. Thanks
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Thought I would share this. I was looking for a lens cover to replace the one that disintegrated on my under hood inspection light. Could not find just the lens, but could find the whole light itself. Not wanting to spend that much money, I thought I might be able to come up with something else. I looked in several drug stores and found several plastic caps on various types of hair products, body sprays, and etc. I found a cap from a Neutrogena Body Mist spray can that was the same diameter as the light. If you notice on the light itself, there are four tabs that help hold the lens cover in. There is also a rubber gasket/washer inside. I bent the four tabs out so as to al…
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Hello, My original radio is missing the guts to the inline fuse holder (blue wire). Does anyone know where I can get all of the guts for the fuse holder? This would include the fuse as well as the coil noise suppressor. Much appreciated.
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Hi, I have fried out some wiring on my 70 240Z when my line from my starter solenoid became unattached from my alternator while I was driving my car. I burned up 6 wires in the engine bay, that I could see, and now when I turn my engine off, the car tries to start or run on as if it is still getting constant power through the ignition. The emergency brake light is on in my gauge, as if ignition is still on, when the key is turned off. I have replaced the burned wires in engine bay, had my alternator tested, replaced my ignition switch, replaced my starter relay, and I still have "run on" with the key turned off. I am looking at everything I can to find the fault. One…
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I have been trying to mount the Harada MX-1 antenna I picked up this week off Ebay. I already tried mounting a Metra PW-22 which had a flush mount and could never get it swing forward far enough or back towards the fender so it would be in between the fender and plastic trim. I had higher hopes for the MX-1 but it is not working out either. The old Harada that came off used a half dome mount on top and I am beginning to believe I this is my only option. Before I buy something else can you guys post up what yours looks like mounted on your car, both inside and out? Thank you so much!
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Hey guys, sorry to post on a topic that has probably been discussed, I'm still in the process of searching for info. I haven't found anything relevant yet so I'm posting up in the meantime to see if anyone has any insight. Problem: gauges do not light up. Namely the speedo and the triple gauges (fuel etc). Everything else lights up including the tach, map light, radio/console, etc. Except, while trying to fix this issue, my interior turn signals quit working too. The exterior amber lights still flash, but the two small indicator bulbs inside the tach do not. I've put eyes on the blinker bulbs and three bulbs behind the dash (I think there is only one per gauge, rig…
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1974 260z 2+2 new to me this year. Need some electrical work that is beyond me or anyone else that I can find here in East Texas. Any one have any recommendations in Texas or beyond?
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