iwayman Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 What are some common issues with the 240z running lamp wiring system? I have a 70 240z and my running lamps have stopped working. The headlamps, blinkers, and brake lights all function, I have also removed and cleaned the steering column switch and reinstalled it. I am not the best working on wiring so I'm having some trouble figuring this out. Is there a common ground for the system to check that can easily be found to resolve the issue? Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Take out your fuse box and dip it in vinegar.......or this will happen.......... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/43505-cleaning-up-the-loogiewhat-a-mess/ Quote Link to comment
iwayman Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Take out your fuse box and dip it in vinegar.......or this will happen.......... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/43505-cleaning-up-the-loogiewhat-a-mess/ Oh my god... I did exactly what you said to do and it is fixed! You are a genius! 2 Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Nice! Easy fix to a common problem. I'd suggest looking into the harnesses from MSA, for your parking light and headlight circuits. One of the first upgrades I did to my Z, and have had trouble free service since. I also used their ATO fuse block. Great products! 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 ^^....what he said........ .........if you keep the stock one just pull it out and clean it every once in a while....... Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Oh my god... I did exactly what you said to do and it is fixed! You are a genius! Either that's wine vinegar or you really had a corrosion problem! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 You can see that one fuse clip was corroded. This adds resistance and it will get HOT. The heat softens the copper, in effect annealing it. (the blue tinged one) This is a vicious circle as the clip won't hold the fuse as tightly and it won't make good contact. In the other picture you can see the heat was starting to burn the plastic. Keep an eye on this fuse. Quote Link to comment
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