240zprace Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 i,ve got a 72 240z....the problem is my low beam headlight don't work. i've checked fuse, steering colume switch, bulbs. the hi beam works fine, but only low beam dosen't work. is there a relay that i need to check or what else do i need to look at??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 It's rare that both headlight assemblies will fail at the same time. Have you checked to see if either headlight is getting power to the headlight bulb socket? Check the driver's side headlight bulb socket first. This means you will have to remove the inner fender splash guard to gain access to each headlight socket. If you are not getting power to the socket then your problem is not with the headlights. The older 240's are known for headlight/headlight switch problems. Your best bet is to get a factory manual as it will offer insight to the correct procedures for tracing down electrical failures. Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 FSM indicates the combination switch needs replacement ( the one on the steering columm) if you can't switch from high to low or low to high. LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 My low beams dont work either so I replaced the combo swith yesterday and they still dont work. When I get time I'll trace the problem out, but dont assume that the switch is the problem, mine isn't. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 I have the same problem on my 280. I replaced the combo switch to no avail. I believe it is a bad ground but haven't been able to find wich one yet. I ordered the relays and sockets from http://www.danielsternlighting.com/ Haven't gotten around to putting them in yet. But from what everyone on here has said it is good to get the load taken off the switch and put on relays anyway. (brighter lights) I think I will find out where my gremlins are in the process. If it rains alot sometimes my low beams work too. So I think that I end up getting a ground wet or something and making the connection good for a little while. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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