280z headlights & turn signals not working

[jakeoster]

I have a 1975 Datsun 280z with an RB25 engine swap. I have been having trouble with the headlights and turn signals. Neither of them work, when I turn the switch for the headlights all the running lights and the tail lights work but not the headlights. I have tried taking them off and testing them off a battery and they work. When I flip the lever for the turn signals I get nothing, no clicking or anything. The turn signals don't work on the front & back. Thanks in advance for the guidance.

[jhm]

Jake-

I'm guessing that your grounds are all good since you hotwired the lights and they worked for you. If not, bad grounds are always a problem with the lights....fortunately bad grounds are easily fixed.

 

WRT the turn signals, could be your flasher's crapped out. It's under the dash on driver's side, just to the left of your left knee. There's two there...one for the hazards and one for the turn signals. I just replaced mine -- $2.99 for a new one from Pep Boys.

 

Headlights could be the combo switch maybe? Have you removed your steering column cover and checked the switch leads and connections?

 

Good luck and be sure to post your results!

jhm

 

P.S. I've been watching your build thread for a while now....car looks like it's coming together really nicely. Great job with the engine swap!

[jakeoster]

Thanks for the insight, I will be tackling it soon and will defiantly be posting my results. I appreciate the comment on my build:mrgreen: its been a long and bumpy road but it has defiantly been worth the effort.