anybody have a genuine datsun ignition switch with key? i found one on ebay for 170. looking to save a little if i could.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Mike ~ you actually want to ask for an "IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WITH KEY".

The "switch" is a separate unit which is activated by the ignition lock cylinder.

Try looking it up that way?

I have one for a 240Z, but I'm pretty sure they are all year-specific. Datsun kept adding bells and whistles each year, until their sportscar became a Grand Tourer.

Anybody know for sure if a 1971 lock cylinder will work in a 280Z?

Frank

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1970 240Z

yeah the cylinder is 170 on ebay with 2 keys.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWAX%3AIT

this is what i meant. the ignition cylinder assembly.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Mike, try Rockauto. They list the key cylinder for $16 and the entire assembly for as low as $85

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Phil
1981 280zxt - Now in the care my son!
2014 370Z Sports Touring Roadster

They are all the same 1970-78.

I have some lying around. Also have COMPLETE LOCKSETS WITH MATCHING KEY if anyone is interested.

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John Taddonio
1970 240Z
1977 530Z
1984 300ZXT
zcarnut@hotmail.com
FB: Zccr zcarclubofrochester

ok let me check them. i want genuine stuff. i can get the cylinder with key for like 70 buck it's generic.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

I recently changed my ignition switch (the part which the cylinder lock mechanism activates). I looked at two bags full of different year switches, to duplicate the one on my 1970 car. There were several different styles. The main difference appeared to be the size and shape of the slot (in the switch) which the cylinder lock fit into.

That means to me that there must be corresponding differences in the lock mechanisms themselves.

Mike, I'm pretty sure I have a 1971 lock and key. If it will fit your switch, you can have it in exchange for some additional artwork I have in mind.

Frank

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1970 240Z

yeah I think they are the same. That would be great Frank! Thanks! I'd love to do some more artwork for you.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Sorry John missed your comment. Well you confirmed it.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

As far as I know, the only difference is in the shape of the key (and its corresponding lock cylinder). There is an "A" key and a "B" key. Both look almost exactly the same and are the same length and width. The only difference is that the grooves on them are mirrored, so if you use the wrong key the groove won't be on the right side.

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-Chris

As long as I can start my car and it's a Datsun key I'm happy.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Phrog ~

Yes, but I'm talking about the actual ignition switch, that little 'hockey puck" which screws onto the back (or bottom) of the key cylinder. That's where all the wires are connected.

Looking at a bagful of Z switches, I noted some with different electrical connectors on the back, and others with different size and shaped slots in them, where the key cylinders fit. That means there have to be differences in some key cylinders, too.

If my spare 1971 key cylinder fits into Mike's ignition switch, he's good to go. If not, it means that was just one more of the hundred things Datsun changed btwn the early 240Z and the late 280Z.

Frank

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1970 240Z

Is that all there were, were 100? Or did you drop a couple of
0's somewhere?
~Rick~

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All Z Best,.......Kathy & Rick

1969 Z.CAR (#00013 10/69) 8/30/76
1969 ITSA.Z (#00171 11/69) 8/24/73
1970 OLD.Z (#06289 6/70) original owner
1971 510 2dr since 12/31/75
1969 1600 rdstr (our 160-Z)
1971 (#19851 1/71) sold
1975 75.Z (#01343 1/75)

The other thing different is the 280z has only one key the 240's have a seperate key to unlock the doors. And the ignition key is round. The 280z key is not. As long as my key says Datsun I'm happy

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694