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Category: Body Electrical System

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-	The Datsun 1200 comes with a front [[Glass|windshield]] defroster. Nissan calls it the defroster, but in areas where it doesn't freeze it is popularly called a defogger. It has two vents on top of the [[dashboard]] just under the windscreen. Each vent has a tube down to the [[heater]] assembly.	+	The Datsun 1200 comes with a front [[Glass|windshield]] [[defroster]]. Nissan calls it the defroster, but in areas where it doesn't freeze it is popularly called a '''defogger''' or '''demister'''. It has two vents on top of the [[dashboard]] just under the windscreen.
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14595 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/14595.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7437 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/7437.jpg]	+	= Operation =
		+	{{OwnersManual|19|19|}}
		+	{{Photo!|19a.jpg|Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972}}
-	Also see:	+	For the most effective demisting, heat is suggested by the owner's manual. However in warm climates you may find that cool air can also demist the windscreen. Cracking the side window may also help.
-	* operation of defroster, see [[Heater#Operation|Owner's manual, heater control]]	+
		+	DEFROST/DEMIST
		+	Upper Lever: DEF position
		+	Lower Lever: Switch pulled out (lo or high fan)
		+	Lower Lever: HEAT (Demist: Heat or Cool)
-	= Finisher =	+	Also see [[Heater#Operation|Owner's manual, heater control]]
-	The finisher is a snap-in trim piece that cover the defroster outlets. Most 1200 no longer have these as they disintegrated within 10 years.	+
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3238 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3238.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13445 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/13445.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=21249 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/21249.jpg]	+	= Overview =
		+	[[Defroster]] vents connect to the dash frame
		+	<br>{{Album|26013}}
-	= Rear Defroster =	+	Each vent has a tube down to the [[heater]] assembly.
-	[[Options|Optional]] for Datsun 1200 was heated rear glass.	+
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1681 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1681.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11441 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11441.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14968 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/14968.jpg]	+	{{Album|14595}} {{Album|7437}}
-	For operating information, see [[Instrument_and_Controls#Heat_Glass_Switch|Owner's manual, Heat Glass]]	+	[http://www.datsun1200.asia/category/select/pid/9452 Buy hoses] at [[Bprojects]]. 27161-H1001 plastic hose replaced fiber hose 27161-H1000 in September 1972
		+	<br>{{UploadPost|174_5afe2879adf9b.jpg|488335}}
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12960 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/12960.jpg]	+	= Finisher =
		+	The finisher (ventilation garnishes/ventilation trim) is a snap-in trim piece that cover the defroster outlets. Most 1200 no longer have these as they disintegrated within 10 years.
		+	<br>{{Album|22105}}
-	== Wiring ==	+	68820-H1000 FINISHER-DEFROSTER
-	ACC on the [[Ignition Switch]] feeds the [[Rear Defroster]].	+
-	<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22163 photo]	+	{{Album|3238}} {{Album|13445}} {{Album|21249}}
-	<br><img size=320>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/22163.jpg</img>	+
		+	= Rear Defroster =
		+	Optional for Datsun 1200 was heated rear glass.
		+
		+	{{Main|Heated Glass}}
		+
		+	{{AlbumH!|1681}} {{AlbumH!|11441}} {{AlbumH!|14968}}
	== B10 Defogger ==		== B10 Defogger ==
	OPTION for [[B10|Datsun 1000]] in Australia was this rear window defogger. It is an electrically heated air-blower design. Being as it is bolted below the rear window, it could probably be used with the Datsun 1200.		OPTION for [[B10|Datsun 1000]] in Australia was this rear window defogger. It is an electrically heated air-blower design. Being as it is bolted below the rear window, it could probably be used with the Datsun 1200.
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4452 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/4452.jpg]	+	{{Album|4452}}
	= Part Numbers =		= Part Numbers =
-	* 27161-H1001 HOSE-DEFROSTER 1072- (USA)	+	27161-H1001 HOSE-DEFROSTER 1072- (USA)
-	** replaced 27161-H1000 HOSE-DEFROSTER -0972 (USA)	+	* replaced 27161-H1000 HOSE-DEFROSTER -0972 (USA)
-	B110 came with paper hoses, you can also fit the more durable plastic ones from B210.	+	1200 often have the original hoses replaced with paper hoses, you can also fit the more durable plastic ones from later B210 or B120.
	The nozzles are the black vent outlets that bolt to the underside of the dash.		The nozzles are the black vent outlets that bolt to the underside of the dash.
-	* 27171-H1000 NOZZLE-DEFROSTER	+	27171-H1001 NOZZLE-DEFROSTER > 27171-H1000
-	** replaced 27171-H1001 NOZZLE-DEFROSTER	+	{{Album|21181}}
-	*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=21181 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/21181.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=21180 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/21180.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5028 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/5028.jpg]	+
		+	27171-H1001
		+	<br>{{Album|21180}} {{Album|5028}}
		+
		+	{{Album|12491}}
		+
		+	= Heaterless Cars =
		+	Not all 1200s came with a room [[heater]]. You can finish out the demister by:
		+
		+	* Install the heater package, either factory unit or a [[Heater#Alternatives|universal]] unit
		+	OR
		+	* Fit 12V electric heater and fan to the defroster nozzles. 12V hairdryers can be used.
-	[[Category:Body]]	+	[[Category:Body Electrical System]]{{End}}

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The Datsun 1200 comes with a front windshield defroster. Nissan calls it the defroster, but in areas where it doesn't freeze it is popularly called a defogger or demister. It has two vents on top of the dashboard just under the windscreen.

Contents 1 Operation 2 Overview 3 Finisher 4 Rear Defroster 4.1 B10 Defogger 5 Part Numbers 6 Heaterless Cars

Operation

For the most effective demisting, heat is suggested by the owner's manual. However in warm climates you may find that cool air can also demist the windscreen. Cracking the side window may also help.

DEFROST/DEMIST
Upper Lever: DEF position
Lower Lever: Switch pulled out (lo or high fan)
Lower Lever: HEAT (Demist: Heat or Cool)

Also see Owner's manual, heater control

Overview

Defroster vents connect to the dash frame
Album 26013

Each vent has a tube down to the heater assembly.

Album 14595 Album 7437

Buy hoses at Bprojects. 27161-H1001 plastic hose replaced fiber hose 27161-H1000 in September 1972
Post 488335

Finisher

The finisher (ventilation garnishes/ventilation trim) is a snap-in trim piece that cover the defroster outlets. Most 1200 no longer have these as they disintegrated within 10 years.
Album 22105

68820-H1000 FINISHER-DEFROSTER

Album 3238 Album 13445 Album 21249

Rear Defroster

Optional for Datsun 1200 was heated rear glass.

B10 Defogger

OPTION for Datsun 1000 in Australia was this rear window defogger. It is an electrically heated air-blower design. Being as it is bolted below the rear window, it could probably be used with the Datsun 1200.

Album 4452

Part Numbers

27161-H1001 HOSE-DEFROSTER 1072- (USA)
* replaced 27161-H1000 HOSE-DEFROSTER -0972 (USA)

1200 often have the original hoses replaced with paper hoses, you can also fit the more durable plastic ones from later B210 or B120.

The nozzles are the black vent outlets that bolt to the underside of the dash.

27171-H1001 NOZZLE-DEFROSTER > 27171-H1000
Album 21181 

27171-H1001
Album 21180 Album 5028

Album 12491

Heaterless Cars

Not all 1200s came with a room heater. You can finish out the demister by:

• Install the heater package, either factory unit or a universal unit

OR

• Fit 12V electric heater and fan to the defroster nozzles. 12V hairdryers can be used. 

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