Headlight switch

[SteveJ]

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. 

[Zed Head]

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/

 

[jfa.series1]

I have both switches for a '73 all cleaned up, can provide pics of any wiring and connectors that might be needed.

[Dcreech0]

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.  

[jfa.series1]

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. 

[SteveJ]

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.

 

[jfa.series1]

'73 switch pics as promised:

 

 

Edited August 17, 2021 by jfa.series1

[AZDatsun]

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 

[Dcreech0]

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. 😝 

[SteveJ]

That's the high/low beam selector. Two wires return from the headlights, and this switch will connect one of them to ground.

[Patcon]

Jfa.series1 can probably help with that too

[SteveJ]

If he can't, I can.