Electrical Failure

Asked by 4Zlifeofme Jan 19, 2016 at 01:45 PM about the 1977 Datsun 280Z

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

All electricity suddenly disappears as I am driving along with no warning. Then  
can come back on just as suddenly seconds to hours later.  Currently not
running at all.  Turns over, but, wont start.

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 8 years ago

I would start by cleaning the battery terminals and cable ends. Replace the battery cables if they are damaged or loose and can't be tightened.

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4Zlifeofme answered 8 years ago

Already done. All looks and checks fine. Problem has no rhyme or reason. Little Computer failures possibly?

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