tooquick260 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 looking for 70-78 dimmer switch. Please verify that it is in working order. Let me know how much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Pretty sure the 240 and 260/280 dimmers are quite different in how they mount in the dash, and are not interchangable. If you can post a picture of the one you currently have, it will help finding the right one for you. You have a 260 yes? Have to look tonight, but I think I have one. Edited July 2, 2013 by z240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zentech Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have two different dimmer switches one for 1970-1973 and the other for 1974-1978 S-30's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquick260 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Pretty sure the 240 and 260/280 dimmers are quite different in how they mount in the dash, and are not interchangable. If you can post a picture of the one you currently have, it will help finding the right one for you. You have a 260 yes? Have to look tonight, but I think I have one. Yes I have a 260z Thanks I will take a pic tonight and see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LanceVance Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) That looks just like what I pulled from my 75'. If Z240 or Zentech can't help you shoot me a PM. Edit: Remembered I actually had a picture of it on my Photobucket account: Edited July 3, 2013 by LanceVance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Ah yes, the dimmer and odo reset knobs side by side. I know I have that one somewhere. Now to find it. $10 bucks + postage outta do it. Send me a note to z240@shaw.ca as a reminder please. Edited July 3, 2013 by z240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Well, I found the dimmer. Bad news, its fritz'ed too. Good news, I took it apart to find out why and its really obvious. The ends of the resistor coil are melted off the point where they go under the tiny bolts that connect them to the wiring harness. Good new is this is likely repairable. The entire switch comes apart easily. Take yours apart and find out if the problem is same. Maybe its just dirty contacts. To reconnect the ends of those coils, which are embedded in ceramic, will take a bit of creative digging and stuffing new wires under the existing coils, or maybe they can be soldered to. If you can't get yours working, then I'll fix mine and you're welcome to it. Edited July 4, 2013 by z240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquick260 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Ok I will take mine apart. I had some electrical issues and had some heat go thru the wiring. The 2 wire connector that mates the feeds to the dimmer is like welded together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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