head lamp/wiper switch

[go z racer, go]

hey gang------

i just replaced my lamp/wiper switch on my series-1 240z. that is to say, i bolted it back on the steering post and reconnected the pig-tail.

i forgot to "mark/tag" the other wires when i removed the broken switch.

Q: what wire/color goes where?

i thank you in advance for any thoughts or suggestions.

BTW----seasons greetings to all!

[SteveJ]

If it's the proper switch, you should have a 6 wire connector and maybe a couple of other wires. The connector only goes on one way. The other wires should be the same colors as the wires they go to.

Is there something I'm missing here? If so, post pictures.

[go z racer, go]

If it's the proper switch, you should have a 6 wire connector and maybe a couple of other wires. The connector only goes on one way. The other wires should be the same colors as the wires they go to.

Is there something I'm missing here? If so, post pictures.

yeah, i guess that's the problem. while the wiring/colors from the new switch appears to be factory/stock - some of the "receiving" wires/colors are not.

my only "color" match(s) are the 6-wire connector, a solid/black wire and a solid/red wire(from turn signal switch).

with that said, both wipers and r-tail lights work; no head lamps.

[SteveJ]

Are all of the wires on the new switch connected to something now? Are there the same number of wires on your old switch?

[Zs-ondabrain]

Large black to Large Black

6-pin to 6-pin

Red on switch to red

white with red stripe to white/red

Blue/white to black/yellow (sometimes)

And here's the fun part.......

There should be a smaller Black wire that needs to connect to the Wiper switch.

That wire is the headlight ground wire that the turn signal switch controls Hi and low beam with...

Most people forget to connect the 2 switches together.

Click this link and the second picture on the first post should show you the wire I'm talking about. The turn signal wire can be either black or red....

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30640

Dave

Edited December 24, 2010 by Zs-ondabrain

[go z racer, go]

Large black to Large Black

6-pin to 6-pin

Red on switch to red

white with red stripe to white/red

Blue/white to black/yellow (sometimes)

And here's the fun part.......

There should be a smaller Black wire that needs to connect to the Wiper switch.

That wire is the headlight ground wire that the turn signal switch controls Hi and low beam with...

Most people forget to connect the 2 switches together.

Click this link and the second picture on the first post should show you the wire I'm talking about. The turn signal wire can be either black or red....

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30640

Dave

it works!

you nailed it my friend.

i can't wait to drive my z around town tonight to enjoy the christmas lights.

in my book you guys are the greatest friends a z owner can have - much thanks!-------Jerry

[Zs-ondabrain]

So was it the black cross-over wire to the Turn signal?

Glad to help, Happy Holidays,

Dave

[SteveJ]

I'm sure it was. I didn't even think of it the first time because I just connected it when I changed out my switch. I didn't even think twice about it. I believe Del at Vintage Connections even sells replacements for them.

[EScanlon]

Ahh, Steve, .... I think Dave was asking Jerry if that's what it took to fix it.

I'm sure Dave is happy you fixed yours too.

E

[SteveJ]

Ahh, Steve, .... I think Dave was asking Jerry if that's what it took to fix it.

I'm sure Dave is happy you fixed yours too.

E

I knew Dave was addressing it to Jerry, but I also know in my head that it was the missing link, considering I had replaced my own switch a few months ago. I studied that connector some since it looked unique to me, but it didn't come to mind when Jerry originally posted his problem.

[Zs-ondabrain]

Either Way, I'm glad to help and happy that both of your guy's switches are working properly.

Dave