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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Instruments and Controls

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== Specifications == == Specifications ==
 +From the 1973 Datsun 1200 [[Factory Service Manual]].
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 + Ohms Mark
 + 35 Half
 +
Stock Fuel level gauge, ss measured by club members: Stock Fuel level gauge, ss measured by club members:
* Empty mark: 73-88 ohms input * Empty mark: 73-88 ohms input

Revision as of 00:41, 7 May 2015

1972 USA Owners manual (starting page 8):
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Contents

Selt Belt Warning Light/Buzzer

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
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See main article: Seat belts

Clock

See main article: Clock

Speedometer

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
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See main article: Speedometer

Tachometer

Tachometer was optional.

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
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See main article: Tachometer

Water Temperature Gauge

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If the pointer stays on the "H" side for more than two minutes, stop the vehicle and let the engine cool down, keeping it at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm.
By "H" they mean out of the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area).

Also see: Thermostat or Temperature Gauge

Fuel Gauge

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The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.

Specifications

From the 1973 Datsun 1200 Factory Service Manual.

Ohms Mark
35   Half

Stock Fuel level gauge, ss measured by club members:

  • Empty mark: 73-88 ohms input
  • Full mark: 12 ohms


ang94541 uses an aftermarket Autometer 3515, which does doesn't match the Nissan sender except at the empty mark. It is designed for the unusual Ford senders.

  • 3515 Empty mark: 73 ohms
  • 3515 Full mark: 10 ohms

Reference: Forum: Fuel sending unit specs


Also see: Fuel tank (includes Fuel Sender specs)

Indicator/Warning Lights

Also see: Wiring

Ignition Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual


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Oil Pressure Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual


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Headlight Beam Indicator Light

1972 USA Owners manual
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Brake System Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights

1972 USA Owners manual
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Switches

Also see: Wiring

Ignition Switch

1972 USA Owners manual (page 11):
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Also see: Keys

Light Switches

See: Lighting Switch

Light Switch

1972 USA Owners manual
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Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever

1972 USA Owners manual
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Hazard Warning Switch

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...first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.


Light switch operation differs between Australia models and other markets. Turn Signal operation (T/S) is the same?

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Wiper and Washer Switch

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To operate the washer, turn clockwise and hold the knob for a moment, or until there is enough fluid on the glass to wash off the dirt. Do not operate the washer for more than thirty seconds continuously.

Horn

Just press the button to sound the Horn.

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Parking Brake Lever

th_13.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual

If the ignition switch is on when the parking brake lever is applied, the brake warning light will glow.

Heat Glass Switch

Optional equipment.

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