SteveJ Posted August 16, 2021 Share #25 Posted August 16, 2021 I can't give you a good visual because my steering column cover is on, and I'm working on other parts of my Z right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted August 16, 2021 Share #26 Posted August 16, 2021 Popular problem. Might find something in here. https://www.zcar.com/threads/headlight-combination-switch-repair.311982/ https://forums.hybridz.org/topic/103936-my-headlight-fix/ https://woodworkerb.com/home/datsun-240z-rebuild/datsun-240z-multifunction-switches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted August 16, 2021 Share #27 Posted August 16, 2021 I have both switches for a '73 all cleaned up, can provide pics of any wiring and connectors that might be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcreech0 Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share #28 Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, jfa.series1 said: I have both switches for a '73 all cleaned up, can provide pics of any wiring and connectors that might be needed. I would love to see what the switched look like and possibly the corresponding connections under the steering column. That would help more than you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted August 17, 2021 Share #29 Posted August 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, Dcreech0 said: I would love to see what the switched look like and possibly the corresponding connections under the steering column. That would help more than you know. I'll get them posted tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #30 Posted August 17, 2021 The white/red wire in the dash harness should have a female connector with soft plastic insulation over it to keep from shorting against the body. It connects to the male connector on the white/red wire that is attached to the switch. The red wire in the dash harness should have a male bullet connector that fits in the female connector on the red wire on the switch. The female connector again should have soft plastic insulation to protect it from shorting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted August 17, 2021 Share #31 Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) '73 switch pics as promised: Edited August 17, 2021 by jfa.series1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZDatsun Posted August 17, 2021 Share #32 Posted August 17, 2021 22 hours ago, Dcreech0 said: I always find the vin font funny it’s so non standard almost whimsical with curves.. sorry I like fonts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcreech0 Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share #33 Posted August 17, 2021 3 hours ago, jfa.series1 said: '73 switch pics as promised: I’m missing this piece all together. What does it control? im about to go just find some replacement ones. 😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #34 Posted August 17, 2021 That's the high/low beam selector. Two wires return from the headlights, and this switch will connect one of them to ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted August 17, 2021 Share #35 Posted August 17, 2021 Jfa.series1 can probably help with that too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted August 17, 2021 Share #36 Posted August 17, 2021 If he can't, I can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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