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    Headlights turn on and off by itself?

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    Hey all,

     

    So starting a few days ago, I would go back to my Z after work and what not and for some reason the battery would always be dead. At first, I thought I just needed a new battery, but finally one night, I was about to go out for a drive and I see that my headlights are on. I thought I had simply left them on, but then they quickly turned off.. and then on.. and then off again.

     

    I'm assuming it does this while i'm gone, which is why the battery keeps dying on me.

     

    I also want to add that when i'm driving, sometimes the left turn signal will just turn on by itself. And I don't mean turn on like when you use your signals to turn, the left arrow on the dash doesn't flicker, it stays solid. And outside the car, the turn signal will also be lit & solid. But, by flicking my turn signal left and then back to the off position again, the problem disappears.

     

    ^I just wanted to add that little bit in case it might be a clue to my current problem now, but if they're completely unrelated, which i'm sure they very well could be, I apologize.

     

    I've never had any electrical problems with my Z and have never needed to learn to diagnose this stuff so all the help I can get is appreciated.

     

    Thanks!

    analog speedometer mod

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    thanks gollum, but it was definitely a member on here. navy blue zx if I remember correctly. he had done it somehow using faces from another gauge cluster and the rest is well.. what I was trying to figure out.

     

    I guess WTB section it is. thanks for replying ZUL8TR

    analog speedometer mod

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    So I know i've seen it on here before because I read it once before, but I haven't been on the forums in a while and could not find it using the search function (yes, I tried multiple times), but does anyone have a write up on how to make those custom speedometers that go to 140mph?

     

    My digital one is completely not working now, and i'm going to pick up an analog to replace it from the junker, but I was curious to know just how hard/easy that 140mph face replacement/calibration is.

     

    thanks

    WTB: shaved n42, 280zx power steering reservoir, l28et, MSA type 1 classic air dam

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    zguy, i will give you a call this week

    tyler, I will take the pump off your hands please PM me the price plus shipping to burbank CA 91504

    blu, thanks for the reply but I had the xenon air dam that you have and I sold it. didn't like how it looked..

     

    also looking for front struts now if anyone has any. just the bare struts. making some diy coilovers and don't wanna cut up my own and be stuck with nothing.

    WTB: shaved n42, 280zx power steering reservoir, l28et, MSA type 1 classic air dam

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Looking to see if I can get any of these parts off anyone at a good price. budget build right now, trying to get the Z back on the road.

     

    looking for power steering reservoir w/pulley for the 280zx. the bearing on mine is done, and I was told by a Z specialty shop that i'm better off finding the reservoir with a good bearing than finding a replacement bearing.

     

    also looking for a shaved n42, or n47. just something to clean up the engine bay. i'm itching to install my JSK fuel rail.

     

    MSA type 1 classic air dam or the xenon air dam

     

    and if it's out there an L28et set up.

     

    thanks.

    WTB 280zxt or 240zt in So Cal

    in Cars Wanted

    Posted

    very late reply, but you got pictures mark?

     

    email me at itsaprothing@gmail.com

     

    I can respond to you faster that way. I rarely go onto this forum anymore since I haven't been doing anything to the Z lately. (all my time/$$ is going to my project TT Corolla lately)

    1980 280ZX Brake lights will NOT turn off - battery dies

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    This was one of my first problems when I got my ZX

     

    Do you see yellow/clear or amber colored bits of plastic on the floor?

     

    Apparently (and I don't know the technical terms so don't flame) but there's a small circular (almost like nickel, but plastic) stopper type contact that the brake pedal hits when you're not stepping on it (or is it when you are stepping on it?) that makes it so that the brake lights turn back off when you're done braking. Problem is, nissan made the piece plastic, so if you got a ZX that's been sitting for 4 years like I did and start smashing on the brakes on corners and what not driving the hell out of your new project car, the brittle plastic stopper cracks and breaks to bits.

     

    Local Z specialty shop over here told me that ^^ and they replaced the plastic piece with a nut (like nut and bolt) regular hex nut (obviously one that fits in the spot the stopper was in) and wala! Brake lights work again. I honestly think they said they simply just glued it in the same spot too? But hey its a metal nut, so it'll never crack and brake on you ever again.

     

    I didn't do the repair with my own hands so I couldn't be entirely descriptive but I hope that helped.

    WTB 280zxt or 240zt in So Cal

    in Cars Wanted

    Posted

    Looking for 81-83 280zxt, I have very minimum requirements. I just want it to have a clean title and have a good running motor.

     

    Not looking for anything spectacular as it will be a DD/Project for me. Budget is around 2k-3k depending on the cars condition.

    15x10 negative offset wheel fitment q?

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    Sorry. Still debating between 14 or 15. Leaning more towards 14 tho. Purepontiackid, that fitment looks real nice but I think I want my wheels to poke out juuuuuust a little bit more and accommodate by stretching. I kinda liked how it fit when you added a spacer but I'm sure you're not going to use one when you order your wheels. -50 maybe? Or would that be too much?

    15x10 negative offset wheel fitment q?

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    about to pick up some diamond racing wheels in 14x10 and trying to fill them as far to the stock fenders as I can to get that flush look.

     

    yes I know this isn't exactly everyone's favorite style and yes I know it gets a lot of hate but it's what i'd like to do and help is greatly appreciated.

     

    I've seen a zx before with i think they were called eagle alloys? in 15x10 and I think they were -40 offset? but i'm not sure if they had any spacers involved. anyways, any help is appreciated :icon14:

    steel braided lines and fittings

    in Fuel Delivery

    Posted

    not sure if this is the right section to post this in but i'm wanting to replace all the old lines on my project car to steel braided lines. is there a company anyone can refer me to where I can order fittings and lines custom sized or maybe just in different sizes to choose from so that I can order exactly what I need?

     

    I know there are specific kits available for certain cars but the motor I am working with is the 1g-gte and looking for parts that are actually for this motor are like looking for a needle in a hay stack :rolleyesg so if anyone can refer me to a website to order from or a local spot that would be awesome.

     

    thanks

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