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Keys on some 1200s in some markets are matched: One key opens all doors as well as operates the ignition. In other markets there is a different key for the ignition. Also there are left-hand and right-hand keys that otherwise look identical.

Also see: 
* Locks
* Instruments and Controls#Ignition Switch

Usage

1972 USA Owners manual (see pages 3-4 for key information):

Your Datsun is equipped with an ignition key warning buzzer. A buzzer will sound when the key is left in the ignition switch and the driver's door is opened.

Key Types

All Datsun 1200 used a VOSS double-sided (reversible) Nissan Motor key.

Early models with optional steering lock used a VOSS single-sided oval key for the ignition. So these 1200s used two keys:

The use of one-key-fits-all or two keys depended on the model, year and country:

USA 1971 sedan: 2 different keys
USA 1971 coupe: single key
USA 1972-1973: single key

OVAL KEYS

Early 1200 models with optional steering lock used an oval key for the steering column.

VOSS KEY00-00034/VH1000 single-sided

VOSS-type keys (KEY00-00034) were made by Kanto Seiki under license of VOSS of Germany. These were used starting around 1969. The former WASO type (KEY00-00028) were made by Kanto Seiki under license of WASO of Sweden. The only real difference is the length. The VOSS keys are shorter, which means WASO key won't fit in the VOSS cylinder. The longer VOSS keys should never be used in a WASO cylinder, as it may lock the steering incorrectly.

Nissan Motor Keys

All Datsun 1200 used VOSS Double-sided keys with the "Nissan Motor" text and "N" symbol. These fit the dash ignition switch, doors, boot and fuel filler lid locks. Also, later 1200s with steering lock used this key instead of the oval key.

VOSS KEY00-00035 double-sided

VOSS double-sided newer shape used in JDM (Sunny Truck) and SADM (Bakkie)

KEY00-00055 Left-hand $8.27 USD (not KEY00-00056 Right-hand)

Differs from 510 key:

Ignition Switch

See main article: Ignition Switch

Part Numbers

Also see: Key Part Numbers
Also see: Locks

KEY00-00055 Key Blank-Master
* supersedes 80610-H1001 KEY ASS'Y-with holder Coupe

Replacement style, genuine Nissan part:

KEY00-00035 KEY-BLANK 8110-

KEY00-00055 KEY-BLANK

KEY00-00035 KEY-BLANK FOR VOSS TYPE [reversible]

KEY00-00034 KEY-BLANK FOR VOSS TYPE STEERING LOCK [single-sided]

B110 USA
80610-H1900 KEY (WITHOUT HOLDER)
80610-H1001 ASSY-KEY [with leather holder]

Japan
80690-E6000 CASE ASSY-KEY [leather case for key]

B210 USA
KEY00-00039 KEY-BLANK ST'G LOCK & DOOR

B310
K9810-H9101 KEY SET -0880
99810-H9101 KEY SET 0179-
99810-H9100 KEY SET -1278
KEY00-00039 KEY-BLANK,TYPE L

Dimensions

Length

Nissan keys come in various lengths. The original Datsun 1200 keys were the short length.

Short: ~31 mm groove length
- 2.0 inch overall
- Original 1200 reversible key length
Medium: ~38 mm groove length
- 2.4 inch overall
- Used by Datsuns & Nissans 1974-1981, Subaru, and Mazda Cosmo
Long: ~46 mm groove length
- 2.7 inch overall

Width

Width is 8.9 mm at the point where the grooves start.

Width of the teeth area is 7.1 mm

Center groove width: 2.3 mm
Outside groove width: about 1.0 mm minimum (some keys have it machined all the way out, that is to say a wider groove)

Right-Handed vs Left-Handed

The reversible key came in left-hand and right-hand versions.

KEY00-00035 left groove (Datsun 1200)
2nd groove is left of center groove

2nd groove is right of center groove

Aftermarket Keys

Two styles were used (center, right). The newer, longer one (left) will work, but is not the original style.

The little groove diagrams below the photos are for the keylock, so they are the reverse of the actual key.

WARNING: The first key is right-handed, while the second is left-handed. Each key comes either way. Be sure to purchase the correct one for your 1200 locks.

Interesting that some 1200s (newer utes?) came with two different keys originally. The 1971-1973 north american models came with single key for ignition, doors and trunk.

Oval Single-Sided Nissan Ignition Key

This is the earlier style for 1968-1971 Datsun, Mazda before the double-sided keys were used. This was used by 1971 USA 1200.

Nissan: KEY00-00034 (Key-Blank for Voss Type Steering Lock)
Ilco/Ilco-Kaba: DA20

NOT THIS Waso:

Waso Type FH
Taylor: D80K

Short Double-Sided Nissan Key

This was used by 1972-up 1200s for the ignition switch.

Nissan: KEY00-00035 (Key-Blank for Voss Type)
Ilco: 62DV
Dominion/DL/Hook: DT17
Taylor: X10
JMA DAT-8
- Silca : DAT 7
- HD Hook : C050
- HD Hook : C50
- Orion : DA12
- Errebi : NS3R
- CEA : NS7
- RST : D131
- CB Hook : 212
- Standard : 212
- Curtis : DA-21

Taylor X10

Long Nissan/Subaru Key

Used by Datsuns, Nissans 1974-1981, Subaru, and Mazda Cosmo. This "long" key is not original to the 1200, but works perfectly fine.

Reversible (left) 2.4 inches long

Taylor 62DU
Ilco X7
Nissan M5001
Taylor X7
JMA DAT-1D
- Silca : DAT 6R
- HD : DT19
- HD Hook : C052
- HD Hook : C52
- Orion : DA11L
- Errebi : NS2R
- CEA : NS6S
- RST : D151
- RST : D151R
- CB Hook : 214
- DL : DT19
- Curtis : DA-21

NOT this! Reversible (Right, mirror image)

Nissan M4001
Taylor X6
Ilco X6
JMA DAT-1I
- Silca : DAT 6
- HD : DT18
- HD Hook : C051
- HD Hook : C51
- Orion : DA11
- Errebi : NS2
- CEA : NS6
- RST : C151R
- RST : D151R
- CB Hook : 213
- CB Hook : 215
- DL : DT18
- Curtis : DA-22

Single-sided

Taylor D80D/D80E/D80F/D80G

Option

Key Holder

Key Assy (with holder) 80610-H1001

Key Code

When your key gets worn down too far, making a copy results in a poorly-working new key. Instead, have a new key cut from the original key code.

In Australia, the key cut number was stamped directly into the original keys
Additionally, the code may be stamped on the right-side door lock cylinder. Remove the door panel to get at the clip which holds the lock in.
- Not necessarily stamped on left-side door lock, nor trunk/boot lock, nor ignition lock

In USA, the key cut number was penciled onto the inside of the glove box door:

VF: for VOSS single-side KEY00-00034
- mine is marked "1", possibly to indicate my locks are a single-key system
VH: for older (pre-Datsun 1200) WASO KEY00-0028
Eng*/DOOR: 4-digit key code

Codes

- In the range of (M)5001-(M)6000 (or N) for reversible KEY00-00035/KEY00-00055
- range 4001-5000 is for mirror image keys (non-Datsun 1200)

Non-1200 Keys

Older keys

WASO Oval Keys

Use only VOSS type for Datsun 1200

Single-Cut Keys

Do not confuse Datsun 1200 keys with these single-sided VOSS keys. They also had "Nissan Motor" text and "N" symbol, but were used by earlier models e.g. Datsun Roadster.