71 turn switch in a 73 wil it fit? help plaese!!!!!

[andrewg3300]

My turn signal switch broke in my 73 240. I am looking at a 71 switch on ebay does any body know if it will fit? Ihere are a few pics.I need help cuase the law man has pulled me over and he gave me a warning to get it fixed. I dont wont to pay any more tickets. Can i wire it up to fit? help me please.

[MikeW]

I notice in the Black Dragon catalog they list one model for 70/71 and another for 72/73. I'm not sure why but WOW - they've sure gone up in price:

http://www.blackdragonauto.com/icatalog/z/0115.html

[andrewg3300]

yeah thats 100$ dif in 70-71 and 72-73

[zack_280]

When you say 'broke' do you mean physically broken or electrically broken? If it just isn't working any more, but is still in tact, you may want to try cleaning off the contacts.

If it is broken, well I have a '70 240 and I installed a different switch. Not sure if it was a '72 or not, but the angle was slightly different (now it sometimes bumps my leg while I am driving). Other than the annoying angle the different switch works fine.

[andrewg3300]

Yeah it is def broke. Its the white plastic piece that is hooked to the rod that is broke. I have tried to repair it with glue but it didnt work.I think my baby girl pulled down on it too far when she wasplaying in there. Lesson Learned. Never let your Kidstrash you r car. thanks for the help. I will prolly buy it and try it.

[Arne]

I'm pretty certain that the connectors for the '71 switch are not the same as for the '73. You may be able to get it to work if you re-wire things a little, though.

[EScanlon]

OR

Cannibalize the 73 switch for the parts you need to repair the 71.

E

[nwcubsman]

Since my dash is out, I thought I'd post the connectors to suppliment Arne's reply. 1 bullet connector, 2 spade style connections

[a7dz]

My 70 is the same as the one Bryan posted. the difference is the wire colors do not match but, the function is the same. The ground wire going from the turn switch to the combo switch is red instead of black.

[dogma420]

Just a FYI,

A 1974.5 big bumper 260z turn signal switch plugged right into my 10/71 1972 240z...different year than yours however.

[Arne]

Looks like I may have bad info. It now looks as if it might work.