Taillights, running lights, cluster lights and blower fan dont work

1980-1986 Datsun 720 forums. All 720-specific topics and discussion can be found here.
User avatar
brianzero
Posts: 53
Joined: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:43 am
Car: 1986 Nissan 720 4x4 Regular Cab 265,000 mi! (Gasser unfortunately)

Post

Hi All, I have seen various posts on the forums describing this problem, or something close to this problem. I have done damn near everything in my power to effect the problem. Ive cleaned all of the grounds, cleaned nearly all electrical connectors, replaced the rear lighting harness, changed the master lighting switch, changed the dimmer switch, changed all fuses...

Is there a relay that controls this lighting? Where do I find it if so?


User avatar
PEZi
Posts: 20441
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:21 am
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Mitsubishi Racing Edition
Location: Pikes Peak, CO
Contact:

Post

i do believe there is a relay... however... where its located i'm not sure

i'll need to check and see where... as well as if all the things are tied into it

dogred
Posts: 205
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 10:15 pm
Car: 1983 D720

Post

Check the resistances of your fusible links. Low resistance is good, high is bad.

User avatar
PEZi
Posts: 20441
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:21 am
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Mitsubishi Racing Edition
Location: Pikes Peak, CO
Contact:

Post

ah yes... those stupid things


User avatar
brianzero
Posts: 53
Joined: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:43 am
Car: 1986 Nissan 720 4x4 Regular Cab 265,000 mi! (Gasser unfortunately)

Post

Where are those fusible Links at? Usually their under the hood, but all I see are a few relays, which I replaced...

User avatar
PEZi
Posts: 20441
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:21 am
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Mitsubishi Racing Edition
Location: Pikes Peak, CO
Contact:

Post

directly off the pos batt terminal.... they're the mess of multi colored wires

User avatar
brianzero
Posts: 53
Joined: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:43 am
Car: 1986 Nissan 720 4x4 Regular Cab 265,000 mi! (Gasser unfortunately)

Post

You mean that group of electrical connectors? Most are a spade style plug?

User avatar
brianzero
Posts: 53
Joined: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:43 am
Car: 1986 Nissan 720 4x4 Regular Cab 265,000 mi! (Gasser unfortunately)

Post

And the relays? Does anyone know if a specific relays controls some of this stuff?

((BUMP))

User avatar
PEZi
Posts: 20441
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:21 am
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Mitsubishi Racing Edition
Location: Pikes Peak, CO
Contact:

Post

brianzero wrote:You mean that group of electrical connectors? Most are a spade style plug?
yes to the connector thing.... i don't know what style plug though

flinterman2000
Posts: 1011
Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 5:32 pm
Car: 2000 Nissan Wingroad, 85 Datsun 720 Pick Up.

Post

brianzero wrote:You mean that group of electrical connectors? Most are a spade style plug?
Yep, spade type lugs from the terminal to the wires.

User avatar
brianzero
Posts: 53
Joined: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:43 am
Car: 1986 Nissan 720 4x4 Regular Cab 265,000 mi! (Gasser unfortunately)

Post

I check these fusible links, and they are good.

I am using 'Deoxit' on all of the connections. I have done the main connectors, fuse block, all relays, and now I am doing the subconnectors. No changes in the electrical system noted.

I just installed a new instrument cluster with a tach, and still no change.


Return to “Datsun 720”