Hi guys, I just got a 280zx and put a battery in it and turned the key and nothing happened. So I figured the battery was dead, I put a new battery in, same thing, so I put the new battery on a charger, same thing.

There is no power to anything, no headlights, no dash lights, no hazard lights, no horn, nothing. So I checked all the fuses and they look good, checked the wiring from the battery and it looks good, but I found some wires right next to the battery that are cut. I'm not sure where they are supposed to go, or even if this is the problem? But it seems like the power from the battery isn't getting to the car. Anyone able to help? Thanks

 

Welcome to ZDriver!

Yes, most of those cut wires are constant +12v power wires and run most of the electronics of the car. They hook into a fusible link box, then run to the battery. I imagine the previous owner made some kind of custom fuse box, then chopped it out to save it when he sold / gave you the car.

Download the FSM for free from XenonS130 - S130 Reference ... it will tell you what those wires are for.

 

Thank you! I genuinely appreciate the help.