Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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Greetings all I have a stock 75 280z. Electronic ignition. When I try to use my digital multimeter (set to 6 cylinder) to set my rpm. After I connect ONE meter wire to the coil I get a rpm reading but as soon as I hook the other to a ground, the meter zeros out. If I hold it close to coil I get a reading, but as soon as it touches metal it goes to zero.Reading varies by how close I hold meter ground wire to coil or metal. Doesn't seem to make a difference on what meter wire configuration I use. Been fixing cars for 40 years never ran across this before, searched google, searched here and other z sites. Must not be using right search phrase. I'm stumped! any ideas why it…
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Good afternoon to all. I need your help. When I press on my brake pedal my brake lights come on so does all of my dash lights. Then of course I get a brake warning light. Where should I begin to look or what should I do to resolve this problem.My car is a 1983 280ZX....:ogre: Thanks Jim Fayetteville, NC
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1976 280z: I've just replaced my starter and for fome reason it won't crank anymore. I've narrowed it down to my "excite" wire on the solenoid. I've rigged a switch connecting the + battery to the male connector on the solenoid spade, so I turn the key and flip the switch for a second or two and presto! It's a bit annoying and probably not very safe. Where does the excite wire lead to? I see it going into a mess of other wires that are all electric-tapped together. But I'd like to know if anyone could tell me where it ends up before I start taking everything apart.
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Hybridz is down for me right now, i know they would be the best place to ask but i cant even reach the forums to search. has anyone here used an MS 6al ignition unit? I'm trying to find the most painless way to install it. I have the tach switch too.
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Sorry not sure if this has been already posted but could not find anything specific on it. I should start from the begining, I had the issue with the fuse block melting to a point on the headlight fuse. So bought a new fuse block off zstore and threw that in, all was well and good till i connected the battery and it blew the instrument/dome light fuse. While troubleshooting I disconnected the 2 wires that are on the side of the ignition switch and tried again, no blown fuse, everything works fine, so am curious what do these wires do, and are they important. Any feedback y'all could give me would be greatly appreciated.
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I can move the trim part that runs left to right across the middle of the tail light. I would like to remove and paint it. Any tips on its removal? Is it 2 way tape or are there plastic studs that go into the red plastic body that are glued/fastened/melted on the inside?
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Hello, I am still making that 240ZG model but am having trouble finding a picture of an original battery. The closest I got was a thread by kats ( http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13095&page=1 ) but still no dice. Does anyone know what they looked like, or even better have a picture of one? I would much appreciate it
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Im looking to upgrade to an electrical ignition system on my 1973 240Z. I was thinking of going with an MSD ignition and coil. From what I have read on the forums im getting confused on what I have to do with regards to the distributor and what I need to do to have a successful setup. Can someone please explain everything I need to do to get this working properly and what parts I will need. OR if there is a link to a write up. Thanks for the help.
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I know another turnsignal problem. I have read many thread but didnt find one with this problem. Picked up a 71 240 on sunday. Build Date of 8/70. headlights work, tail lights work, all running lights work, hazards work, but when you turn on the left turnsignal the front and inside signal show you turning left but the right rear is blinking instead of the left. When turning on the right turn signal then right front and inside signal show you turning right but the left rear is blinking instead of the right. Looked at the wiring behine the rear plastic panel and didnt look like any changed any thing. Took the turnsignal switch apart and didnt see any thing wrong. Cleaned th…
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Hi, I grounded out the wires to the sensors and the gauges stay down. I'm told there is a fuse for these two gauges. where is it? all fuses in the fusebox are OK . car is not a butcher job. it is a 63,000 mile original which has been sitting since the 80s. I drive it every day now with a set of mechanical gauges, but if I can get these two gauges working EVERYTHING will work on the car. Thanks for the help! Dave
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OK my tach,fuel gauge,temp and oil preasure as well as the choke light have stopped working a few times in the last couple days. Then they just start working again, wow its the magic Z. In any case this magic is not quite as entertaining as it is a pain in the butt. Any ideas what it could be, the car is a 1974 260z. Thanks Glenn
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Car is a 240Z - 10/70 build date (Series 1) What is the circuit marked "common" on the lower right of the fuse block (shown with white arrow in photo) for? Does a fuse belong in this slot?? If so, what amperage?
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