KlassicMotion Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 So you cleaned the points, and unscrewed the bakelite and cleaned the ground strap? Still no workie? By the way, you don't have to put it back together to test it. Just plug it into the harness and try it. You say it smells like burnt speakers... So you like to burn speakers? :) It "looks new", so I assume you didn't notice any broken or burnt wires.... Well if it's not the relay, there are a few things you can try, but first, how are you with electricals? Do you have a meter? If no, then I might borrow or pick up a relay, if it's under $10 just to make sure it's not the fault before you dive in. Without going into detail, until I get my answer about your skills, I'd start by checking to see if you have voltage when you should at the Headlight relay. If you do, then it probably is a bad relay. If you don't, then you need to remove the steering column cover and make sure you have ground, and voltage at the terminals on the column when you should. That's the basic process I followed to find my issues. Quote Link to comment
Datsunrider71 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I really don't no much but I think it has voltage from the column cuz eary time I switch to high beams I see a little spark on the copper peace Quote Link to comment
Datsunrider71 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Lol I don't like to burn speakers up but I know how they smell :) Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 You shouldn't see a spark at the copper grounding plate. That's probably where the smell is comming from. I'm not going to make assumptions as to what's wrong without seeing it. If it were mine, and I had limited electrical skills, I'd look for a used one to try first, whether it's borrowing one, or picking up one off here. O'Reilly's carries this one: Import Direct Ignition - Relay Part # 25-0671Line: IDI It runs about $25. It's says it's the same relay for 59 different Nissan models including the 510. The issue I see, is the connector is different. In order to use it, you'd have to change the connector on your wiring harness. Quote Link to comment
Datsunrider71 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I don't know of I told you this already but the relay chicks when I swich it and the lil copper peace sparks cuz it's broking just a lil peace of it touchs only Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I don't know of I told you this already but the relay chicks when I swich it and the lil copper peace sparks cuz it's broking just a lil peace of it touchs only I am resisting the urge to suggest Spell Check. I don't know of [if] I told you this already but the relay chicks [clicks] when I swich [switch] it and the lil [little] copper peace [piece]sparks cuz [because] it's broking [broken] just a lil peace [little piece] of it touchs [touches] only [forget the hanging "only"]. Quote Link to comment
Datsunrider71 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Lol thanks for the Correction bro it's my phone the Keyboard is crazy :) Quote Link to comment
Datsunrider71 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 And I don't read what I type I should start lol Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I am resisting the urge to suggest Spell Check. I don't know of [if] I told you this already but the relay chicks [clicks] when I swich [switch] it and the lil [little] copper peace [piece]sparks cuz [because] it's broking [broken] just a lil peace [little piece] of it touchs [touches] only [forget the hanging "only"]. Ha! I saw the "chicks", but I was able to read everything else just fine. How sad is that? If you can solder, I'd say just fix it. But with limited ability, I think your best bet is to put a WTB ad for an original unit. Quote Link to comment
Datsunrider71 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Lol :)...... I have another hole signal light switch that my friend gave me with the car but the only bad thing is I broke one of the Screws that holds the Spring thing together smh >:/ Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 You might be able to find someone that will solder the good copper plate to the other. Quote Link to comment
Datsunrider71 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'll ask my buddy to see. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Lol thanks for the Correction bro it's my phone the Keyboard is crazy :) I know the problem. My fingers are fatter than the keyboard tiles, so I "touch type" my way, never did learn "Proper" typing protocol. Re the soldering suggestion below. Silver solder may be the way to go, it's a lower melting temperature and strong. Plumbers are supposed to use non lead solder in modern installations so most plumbing supply [and hardware?] stores stock silver solder. Quote Link to comment
Datsunrider71 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 My typeing teacher always use to kick me out of class for no reason well most of the time for no reason lol :)....... I have some of that in my garage some where...... Quote Link to comment
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