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any ideas...?
the fuses are good... any quick wiring places to check?
i have a 73 240.
thanks guys...
rodney
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Check for.........?????
1972 240Z 4-speed, header, 3.54 R200, Crane XR-3000 Ignition, 280Z tach, Tokico Blue Struts, Suspension Tech Springs, Poly Bushings. Visit me at my website for your custom EFI & restored Datsun parts
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Just a recommendation but I would post this in the tech forum. You will most likely get more info there.
Are you sure it isnt the fuse? I had this same problem. My instrument panel lights and tail lights were out as well. One of my marker lights (housing) was rusted and this created a short and the fuse kept burning up. I replaced the marker light housing and the problem was solved. Also, look for any melting around the fuse. This is a sign of the fuse burning up.
-------Senkyoshi
1973 240Z 4spd Dual Webers
"I spend too much time raiding windmills"
Post Edited (Sep 5, 2:27pm)
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One time I had a wire grounding out somewhere (this was in my eagle summit) that kept blowing fuses, and it was doing the same thing. I never got a chance to find out what it was because the engine seized and I had it towed a few days later.
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
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i had the same thing.. it was a fuse
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I had the same thing happen once in my early 260, there is a pretty large connector under the dash in the steering wheel area (probably the main one from the multi-switch, its been a while) that had come apart, pushed it back together and the problem was solved. Its worth a shot to just check all of the wiring connectors in that area for looseness.
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The fuse holder has corrosion on it and or is too loose.
I had this happen to my 240Z 5 years ago.
I used 600 grit emory paper wrapped tightly and inserted it into the fuse holder and spun it a few times. I then squezed the metal ends back so they would be closer together and reinstalled fuse. Volia problemo solved.
Later,Norm
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12.804 @ 107.26 mph on crappy street tires with Dual SU Powered 2.9L Stroker!
ZCAR.COM member since Aug 1998
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that's freaking good advice... thanks a bunch... i'll check that in the AM. thank you!!!!
rodney
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THANKS to everyone for helping out with your advice...
all my fuses are definitely good, and there is no corrosion on the box....it has to be a wiring issue. i'll check under the steering wheel assembly tomorrow for loosies... thanks everyone!!!!
any more ideas.... i'm open and reading them.....
have a great week folks,
rodney
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My corrosion wasn't obvious either. It's not like battery corrosion. You don't even notice it. Being that the problem is identical to what my Z was doing I'd be surprised if it's not that.
At the least you should clean the contacts with the 600 grit emory paper and then reinstall a new fuse. Maybe it is wiring, but try cleaning the contacts with the emory paper before ripping apart your car looking for a faulty wire.
Later,Norm
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12.804 @ 107.26 mph on crappy street tires with Dual SU Powered 2.9L Stroker!
ZCAR.COM member since Aug 1998
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Check connectors by the passenger foot well. If nothing obvious, it's time for a volt meter.
Anyone can drive a new car.
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It happened to me once and it was a connection under the plastic steering column cover
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'76 280Z w/Shaved Head and Illuminas
'83 280zxt w/RUST
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hapened on my 73 240. Take off the plastic behind the steering wheel. I bet the solder holding the wire to the switchboard has come loose. I apologize for my lack of technical terms but thats the best I could do I just did it I didn't bothering checking the names of things.
Just a young kid modifying a Z...to run faster than 15's :)
no so young anymore and it sounds like i need to beat 13.9 now. a lot changes when your gone for 2 years.