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I have been experimenting with fitting a digital clock from a later (1984) ZX to my earlier 1980 280zx.
The gauge unit is the same for both models, but the older dials PCB has 2 connector points taped over (A & B). On the newer dials these are to take an additional 2 wires from the digital clock.
I assumed it would be a straight swap, but on closer examination there is a wire absent from the older harness connector block (Yellow/Red on point 4 of the connector according to the Haynes manual). Other than this I think the wiring is exactly the same on both models.
Should I...
1) "Leave it alone you fool, you'll fry it!"
or
2) Call an auto electrician.
or
3) Wear a watch instead.
or
4) Find a suitable point in the wiring to connect into. This is where I need a bit of informed advice. There seems to be a Y/R connection at the front speaker (according to the Haynes manual), but I don't know how accurate these are for European spec. Any thoughts...
The gauge unit is the same for both models, but the older dials PCB has 2 connector points taped over (A & B). On the newer dials these are to take an additional 2 wires from the digital clock.
I assumed it would be a straight swap, but on closer examination there is a wire absent from the older harness connector block (Yellow/Red on point 4 of the connector according to the Haynes manual). Other than this I think the wiring is exactly the same on both models.
Should I...
1) "Leave it alone you fool, you'll fry it!"
or
2) Call an auto electrician.
or
3) Wear a watch instead.
or
4) Find a suitable point in the wiring to connect into. This is where I need a bit of informed advice. There seems to be a Y/R connection at the front speaker (according to the Haynes manual), but I don't know how accurate these are for European spec. Any thoughts...
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