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Hey guys I've search far and beyond lol and cannot find any opinions on the availible replacement ignition switches....there's the z stores and datsun -parts for 230 and up or the one I'm looking for a review on is the black dragon ignition switch for 129.95 for my 1974 late year 260z .....any one try it ? Any feedback is great thanks in advance.

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Are you talking about the ignition lock cylinder or the ignition starter switch? Check NAPA auto parts on line. Cylinder Part Number: ECH KS6690, Switch Part Number: ECH KS6673. I've used both on my 240 with no issues. 

 

Good luck.

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I don't need the whole unit but that's the only way I can find them being sold with the whole housing and everything .

 

Pretty sure it's the switch you can wiggle the key a lot and when you turn the key you don't get any power at all maybe after 10 turns it starts once or gets power once then nothing another 10 turns you know what I mean ? Lol

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You can bend some extra twist into the flat bar that connects the lock cylinder with the electrical switch, if the problem is that you're not getting power to the starter solenoid when you try to start the engine.  Can't really tell what you mean. 

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When I turned the key there would be no power as if the switch use worn out ..it would start the car every like 10th attempt at starting and eventually just doesn't start at all now no matter how many times I try to start it

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You never answered TimO's question in #4.  There are two parts - the locking part and the electrical switch part.  Screws hold them together.  Take the component off of the steering column, take screws out that hold the two pieces together, and use a screwdriver to turn the electrical switch.  That will tell you if you need a new electrical switch.

 

Leon may have been referring to the weak solenoid power problem.  If you had mentioned a click along with the no power, that would be a path to follow.  He can add on.

 

If you want to be as effective and time-efficient as possible, measure voltage at the solenoid wire while someone turns the switch.  No work required, but you'll know more than you do now.  Sounds like you haven't really done much except turn the key and listen to what your brother-in-law said.  This is an easy problem.  Do you have a meter?

 

Just trying to help you make some progress.  If you want to spend $100+ on a new switch, that's your choice too.

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No if there's a way to fix it easily I will try that ...I just had my brother in law look at it because I couldn't figure out what's wrong and he said it's the ignition switch he usually never steers me in the wrong direction ....but if I can take the old one apart and fix it I will try that and also if it might be something else I will check there too all the advise is appreciated and I will try ever option given to me if I can save money lol

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My friend broke my key off in my original ignition. Using a 90* screw driver you may be able to get to the two phillips screws that hold the switch to the lock mechanism. All you need to actuate it is a screw driver or a key something flat, that's how I drove my car for a few weeks. You can definitely see if it is worth your time by actuating the switch mechanism to see if that cures your problem, if it does then yes new ignition setup needed, if not, then it seems you just need to work on the lock mechanism.

 

For what it is worth I bought my complete replacement ignition setup on ebay from a thailand seller for 60$ and it works fine. The lock and key looks quite different though if originality is your goal.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-IGNITION-SWITCH-STARTER-KEYS-SET-/160976339870?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item257af0039e&vxp=mtr

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^^^ thanks seattlejester i did see that one ........im looking at one from new-datsun-parts.com.......its states its original nissan which i would want ....im just curious how these companies get original nissan parts but my local nissan dealer cant ?

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I grabbed a ignition switch from my local Napa, think it was around $50.  So it's available from Napa Canada.  Rock Auto has the same part, albeit a different make, for about $20 USD.
 

It's a basic part, so I doubt anything is gained by buying 'genuine nissan'.  Before ordering though, I would run a voltmeter to the back and yellow (or is it black and white? whichever runs to the starter solenoid...) wire where it plugs in at the back of the ignition switch and see if it has voltage when you turn the key to start the car.  If no voltage shows, check the the power wire.  If it's fine, then replace the switch.  

Mine wasn't showing voltage, turns out the spade connector for that wire had broken loose from the switch.  When I replaced the switch, it solved my starting problems.  

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Will take a dig for it, must have the receipt somewhere.  The guy at the local Napa just searched for it in their system, and found it easily enough.  They didn't have any locally and had to ship it in from a store out west though.  Pretty sure the brand was Echlin. 

Not all Napa's are created equal though, some have pretty terrible workers who seemingly go out of their way to be unhelpful.  Might be worth trying another location if your local one isn't trying too hard for you. 
 

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