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| - | Brake lamp located in the dash cluster gauge lights up if there is a problem. | + | Dash [[Brakes|Brake]] lamp lights up if there is a problem or if the parking brake is on. |
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4346 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/4346.jpg] | + | {{AlbumH|21620|jpg|303}} {{Photo!|26134.jpg}} |
| = Brake Stop Lights = | = Brake Stop Lights = | ||
| - | See: [[Lamp_Wiring#Brake_lights|brake stop lamp wiring]] | + | See: [[Lamp_Wiring#Brake_lights|brake stop lamp wiring]] |
| = Hand Brake Switch = | = Hand Brake Switch = | ||
| - | Lamp switch for [[Hand Brake]] handle was fitted to USA 1200s, and is fitted to newer utes. | + | Lamp switch for [[Hand Brake]] pull-handle was fitted to USA 1200s, Japan Sunny Truck staring 7510, and is fitted to newer Australia utes. |
| - | [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] | + | {{Album|25759}} |
| - | http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/17020.jpg | + | The switch turns on the warning lamp |
| + | {{Main|Hand Brake#Warning Light}} | ||
| - | = Pressure Loss Switch = | + | Switch |
| - | A [[brakes|brake]] check switch is used on some 1200s to signal if there is a problem with the brake pressure. | + | <br>{{Album|17020}} |
| - | Click the photo to read the details on this switch. | + | UTE: switch wire goes up back wall |
| - | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7663 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/7663.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|26409}} |
| - | [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/11.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/11.jpg] | + | = Brake Fluid Level Warning = |
| + | Starting around 1976, [[Brake Master Cylinder]] caps were fitted with floats and electrical switches to warn of low brake fluid level. | ||
| - | = Schematic = | + | {{Album|26477}} |
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=21611 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/21611.jpg] | + | |
| - | The dash lamps are always connect to 12V when IGN switch is on. They only light up when a switch grounds the bulb. A switch is fitted to the hand brake lever. When you pull the lever, it grounds the circuit. | + | = Pressure Loss Switch = |
| + | A '''brake check''' switch is used on North American 1200s to signal if there is a problem with the brake pressure. | ||
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| + | {{SeeMainArticle|Warning_Light_Switch|7663|aname=#Wiring}} | ||
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| + | = Schematic = | ||
| + | The BRAKE dash lamp is always connect to 12V when IGN switch is on. It only lights up when a switch grounds the bulb. A switch is fitted to the hand brake lever. When you pull the lever, it grounds the circuit. | ||
| * G: Green wire from IGN fuse to dash cluster lamps | * G: Green wire from IGN fuse to dash cluster lamps | ||
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| * Y/G: Yellow wire w/Green stripe, from switch to bulb, grounds the bulb | * Y/G: Yellow wire w/Green stripe, from switch to bulb, grounds the bulb | ||
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| + | (Most 1200s don't have the Check/Service [[Warning Light Switch]]) | ||
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| - | [[Category:Wiring]] | + | [[Category:Wiring]]{{End}} |
Current revision
Dash Brake lamp lights up if there is a problem or if the parking brake is on.
Contents |
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Brake Stop Lights
See: brake stop lamp wiring
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Hand Brake Switch
Lamp switch for Hand Brake pull-handle was fitted to USA 1200s, Japan Sunny Truck staring 7510, and is fitted to newer Australia utes.
The switch turns on the warning lamp
Main: Hand Brake#Warning Light
Switch
UTE: switch wire goes up back wall
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Brake Fluid Level Warning
Starting around 1976, Brake Master Cylinder caps were fitted with floats and electrical switches to warn of low brake fluid level.
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Pressure Loss Switch
A brake check switch is used on North American 1200s to signal if there is a problem with the brake pressure.
See Main Article: Warning_Light_Switch#Wiring
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Schematic
The BRAKE dash lamp is always connect to 12V when IGN switch is on. It only lights up when a switch grounds the bulb. A switch is fitted to the hand brake lever. When you pull the lever, it grounds the circuit.
- G: Green wire from IGN fuse to dash cluster lamps
- B: Black wire to main body earth bolt in engine compartment
- Y/G: Yellow wire w/Green stripe, from switch to bulb, grounds the bulb
(Most 1200s don't have the Check/Service Warning Light Switch)
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