mad28max

The headlight dimmer switch provides a ground path to illuminate the lights (ie. ground is provided for either hi or low beam filament). The 12 v is always there when the headlight switch is on. Almost sounds like a dead short but that should pop a fuse. Try removing the dimmer switch from the column and cleaning the contacts real easy with some 600 grit. While your there look for anything shorting the switch. Sorry about that, should have been dimmer switch. Have you tried attaching a ground wire from the engine to the chassis?

I just bought a new pair of OE rear drums for a S30. I am preparing to install, and the braking surface is coated with some type of black material for rust prevention (paint?). How do I remove this? (so far, brake clean, paint thinner have done nothing) Thanks.