I'm trying to install an original factory radio in my 260z (early) and I've run into a snag. After removing the center console to get a better look at he wiring I find myself with two extra wires. One is blue the other red with a blue stripe. Both have a male spade connector crimped down on them.

I'm fairly certain at least one, the red/blue stripe is a 12v connector as an additional 12v outlet was spliced onto the end of it at sometime in the past. I have every other connector intact and accounted for, with the exception of the choke position lead that I believe goes to a molex with two green wires.

Any ideas? I'm thinking that as a last resort I might attempt to trace the unknown wire with my telecom tone generator and amp, with the negative lead disconnected at the battery it shouldn't hurt anything, right?

Originally posted by bobbovine

Any ideas? I'm thinking that as a last resort I might attempt to trace the unknown wire with my telecom tone generator and amp, with the negative lead disconnected at the battery it shouldn't hurt anything, right?

I'd try getting a wiring diagram which will show you (hopefully) which wires go where based on the color. I'm not sure if the 240Z diagram that's available on the downloads page matches your early 260 but for the 240Z a solid blue wire is used for the antenna switch.