ol fiat

I've been traceing wiring and checking grounds all weekend, and I'm pleased to report it will now start and cut off. I've still got some electrical issues (headlights don't work, park lights come on with the key, signal lights on the right side don't work, and now the A/C fan doesn't work), I think it will just take some time to work thru. Thanks

I just got back today, and yes everything works with the key off, I also noticed ,for the first time that the park lights stay on even when turned off, and the headlights won't come on at all ( but they used to). The park lights are connected some way thru the fuse for the fuel pump, but the radio is thru the correct fuse Also, the radiator cooling fan comes on for a short period when the battery is connected Thanks

I have tried unplugging the switch and it made no difference. I have to be out of town for work until Thursday, I'll look forward to finding out the next step. Thanks for your help.

Thanks Arne 1. When you turn off the key, ther's no difference in the way it runs. 2. Yes, everything works even the defrost blower and the radio. 3. I replaced the electrical part of the switch. 4. I haven't left the battery connected overnight. This car had a lot of modifications done before I got it but the work seemed very good quality and neat. I feel like something simple is keeping that circuit energized and I'm just overlooking it.

All due respect, Mr Unkle, but be it ,cut off, shut down, terminate, ceast running, stop, faulter, or just quit. I think an answer to the pertinate question is at hand rather than a grammer lesson. Thanks

It's a '78 Spider, completely gone through and in great shape. Very enjoyable to drive. Looking forward to getting the Z in show condition. ol fiat

Thanks Walter, btw, I was in your fair city in 1968, at Ft Benjamin Harrison, went to the Indy track. Great place. ol fiat

When I disconnect the battery cable, it dies. Then it won't restart until the (new) battery is recharged (alternator checked good), maybe the voltage regulator is faultyl How do I check it? Tried unplugging the alternator with the switch off, no luck. Thanks ol fiat

I'm a new member and it's really a Datsun. I just aquired a Alpha Ferrari Kit car (built in 1986) on a 1976 280Z frame and engine. It hasn't run in over 5 years, and it needs a lot of TLC, so I'll be counting on you folks for a lot of advice. Thanks in advance ol fiat

Thanks It does have a voltage regulator on the fender that looks original, as is the Hitachi alternator. Is there a way to check the regulator? ol fiat

Hello all, new member here. I recently got a '76 ,280Z that has been in storage for 5 years. It's been a challenge to say the least. Anyway, I got it running, but the engine won't cut off with the key. I have to disconnect the battery (new battery, but it kills it ???). I replaced the switch but that didn't help. I pulled the alternator and had it checked at NAPA, it was putting out about 15V. I read somewhere that I may need to install a diode due to a feedback problem, but I don't know where or how to install it. I really appreciate any help. ol fiat