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1982 Nissan 280zx headlights

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I have an 82 280zx and i am having some issues with the headlights. when the dims are on both the headlights work but they are VERY dim. however when i turn on the brights only one works. they are new headlights and the wiring seems to be fine by visual inspection. if anyone knows anything about this or has had the same problem a little help would be greatly appreciated.
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The first question is did they work before. Let's assume not, which is why you bought new ones.

You will have to remove the steering wheel (22mm nut) and even though there are muscle men here who can rip it off, I'd suggest a wheel puller the first time (rent from autozone). Note that the Steering wheel rests on a cone shaped washer. It may or may not fall off and is needed so the SW does not ride up against the trim pieces. Remove the steering wheel console covers, about 8 screws from underneath. Now you will see the combo switch assy. Loosen it with one recessed phillips screw accessed from the bottom right side by the ign key. Now using emery cloth, clean all the contacts of the headlight switch. That is a common problem and solution.

Take plenty of pictures before removal of anything so you can get proper clearances. Look at the combo assy tightening bracket. There is a prong on the metal piece that goes into a 1/8" hole in the steering column at the 9 o'clock position for reassembly.
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Okay. thank you this should help a lot. i was hoping i wouldnt have to do all that but it looks like i do. the car is not here right now so it may be a few months before i get it done with the pics up and what not.
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