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Lighting System

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Lamps, lights. Parking lights, running lights. Whatever you call them, Datsun 1200s have them. Lamps, lights. Parking lights, running lights. Whatever you call them, Datsun 1200s have them.
 += Operation =
 +== Headlight Switch ==
 +{{Main|Instrument and Controls#Switches}}
-Also see: [[Wiring]]+{{Album!|10046}}
 +== Turn Signal Switch ==
 +{{Main|Turn_Signals}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2851 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/27.jpg] North America lights+= Replacing Procedure =
 +{{OwnersManual|36|38|(see pages 36-38)}}
-= Headlights =+headlights
-Large round headlights from *any* car will fit. These are type 6014 for a two-headlight system (a single large round headlight on each side of the car). These are "dual beam" lights, encompassing both regular and high-beam in the same light.+<br>{{Photo|36.jpg|Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972}}
-Alternatively, and recommended, H6024 is a halogen replacement. Halogen is a brighter light, and now available in shades of blue, gold, white. Street-legal in USA.+front & rear
 +<br>{{Photo|37.jpg|Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972}}
 +license lamp & side lamps
 +<br><br>{{Photo|38.jpg|Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972}}
-== High-power Headlamps ==+= Interior Lamps =
-H4 euro-type, Halogen, etc that require upgraded wiring.+The room lamp, also known a dome light.
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2962 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2962.jpg] Halogen+{{Main|Room Lamp}}
-= Side Lights =+{{Album!|5036}} {{Photo!|0502924A30150921W00111.jpg}}
-* Side lamps come in two sizes: small and large+
-Side lamps are larger on North American models, also the fenders come with a larger hole to match. Euro/Asia guards/wings can be used on America 1200s, if the hole is enlarged.+= Headlights =
 +{{Main|Headlights}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9856 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9856.jpg] USA - Large running lights+Datsun 1200 uses the standard 7-inch round sealed beam headlamp. And changed to large Square healights in 1990.
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2301 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2301.jpg] Other countries - Small running lights+{{Album!|2962}} {{AlbumH!|7403|jpg|242}}
 += Side Lamps =
 +Side lamps come in two sizes: small and large. Side lamps are larger on North American models, also the fenders come with a larger hole to match. Euro/Asia guards/wings can be used on America 1200s, if the hole is enlarged.
-= Front Lights =+{{Main|Side Lamps}}
-* Front running light lenses are either all-orange or white + orange+
-Reportedly the lamp housing is different so that you cannot simply swap lenses.+
-Sedan:+North America - Large running lights (markers)
 +<br>{{Album!|9856}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4220 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4220.jpg] Europe, Australia+Other regions - Small turn signal lights (indicators)
 +<br>{{Album!|2301}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2003 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2003.jpg] Japan, America+= Front Lights =
 +{{See|Headlights}}
 +Parking lights/Running lights and turn-signal lamps (blinkers) are provided by the front combination lamp. All 1200 body style use the same Assembly (Coupe/Sedan/Van/Truck).
-Coupe and Sedan front lights are the same.+{{Main|Front Combination Lamp}}
- +
- +
-Coupe:+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7034 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7034.jpg] Australia+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8570 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8570.jpg] America+
- +
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1225 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1225.jpg] early ute+
 +Global (amber + white) | Japan/USA (amber)
 +<br>{{Album!|20749}} {{AlbumH!|20752|jpg|211}}
= Rear Lights = = Rear Lights =
-Rear light lenses are either:+Running lights, brake lamps (stop lights) and turn-signal lamps (blinkers) are provided by the '''rear combination lamp'''.
-* orange-red-white, white-red-orange+
-or+
-* red-red-white, white-red-red+
 +{{Main|Tail Lights}}
-Orange & red: Australian market, while all-red in America, Japan and South Africa markets.+ Japan/USA/ZA: red-red-white
 + AUS/Europe: orange-red-white
- +Sedan | Coupe | Truck | Van
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1549 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1549.jpg] Sedan (USA)+<br>{{AlbumH!|10520}} {{AlbumH!|8570}}
- +{{AlbumH!|2851}} {{AlbumH!|638}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10520 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10520.jpg] Sedan (Australia)+
- +
- +
-Coupe: long and thin. Sedan: short but tall:+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9806 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9806.jpg] Coupe vs Sedan Comparo+
- +
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10207 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10207.jpg] Coupe closeup+
- +
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5164 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5164.jpg] Wagon and Sedan (Australia)+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1524 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1524.jpg] GL Sedan (Japan)+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2851 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2851.jpg] ute+
- +
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=638 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/638.jpg] Van (Australia)+
- +
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=47 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/47.JPG] Sedan (portugal)+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2842 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2842.jpg] Sedan (Europe) - orange blinkers+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9857 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9857.jpg] Sedan (USA) - red blinkers+
- +
- +
-Later GLs used a different taillight:+
-* [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=755 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/755.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1524 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1524.jpg]+
-*: 1972 GL+
-Possibly it was the same as Coupe or PB110, but with a different trim surround:+
-* [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=757 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/757.jpg] 1972 PB110+
= Rear License Plate Lamp = = Rear License Plate Lamp =
-For USA market, the rear number plate light changed in 1973 to meet higher government standards of illuminating the plate.+Each body style (sedan, coupe, wagon) uses a different kind of number plate lamp. Truck uses the coupe type. The type of lamp corresponds with the [[bumper]] type.
 +{{Main|License Lamp}}
-Early license plate lamp (on top of bumper):+Coupe/Truck under bumper | Sedan in bumper | Van above plate
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2120 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2120.jpg] +<br>{{AlbumH!|20728|jpg|300}} {{Album!|16172}} {{Album!|638}}
 +Sedan side-lit
 +<br>{{Album!|1427}}
-Late license plate lamp (dual lamps on either side of plate): 
-<br> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=968 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/968.jpg] 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1427 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1427.jpg]  
- 
- 
-= Customized Lights = 
-* Square headlights 
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=824 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/824.jpg]  
-* Quad headlights 
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5668 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5668.jpg] 
-* Clear lamp lenses 
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1850 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1850.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1849 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1849.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2137 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2137.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9306 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9306.jpg][http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1948 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1948.jpg] 
-* All-red rears 
-* White-outside rears 
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1417 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1417.jpg]  
-* [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3815 Coupe rear lights on Sedan] 
-* Supra lights on Coupe: 
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2869 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2869.jpg] 
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5606 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5606.jpg] 
= Driving Lights = = Driving Lights =
-fog lights, etc+side markers, front combination lamp, rear combination lamp
- +
-= Operation =+
- +
-== Headlight Switch ==+
-http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10046.jpg+
-See: [[Instrument and Controls#Switches]]+
- +
-== Turn Signal Switch ==+
-T/S switch+
- +
-See: [[Instrument and Controls#Switches]]+
- +
- +
-= Interior Lamps =+
-The middle position operates from the door switches (if equipped). +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5036 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5036.jpg] interior "dome" light+= Fog Lamps =
 +Fog Lights were an [[Option]].
-<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>+{{Main|Fog Lamps}}
-1972 USA Owners manual (see page 6 for Interior Lamp):+
-<br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/ http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/00_cover.jpg] http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/06.jpg<blockquote><hr>To switch the interior lamp "ON", and "OFF", turn the switch lever clockwise or counterclockwise.<hr></blockquote>+
-</td></tr></table></blockquote>+
 +{{PhotoH|b1101971companybrochure1.jpg|Datsun%201200/Brochures/Nissan|300}} {{Photo!|fog_lamp-a.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13404 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13404.jpg] int. lamp switch+= Dash Lamps =
 +{{Main|Cluster Gauge}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3401 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3401.jpg] alternative interior headliner light+The instrument meter cluster uses seven lamps which fit in the seven black holders (Wedge Lock lamps - twist lock)
 +<br>{{Album!|24884}}
 += Troubleshooting =
 +{{Main|Lighting System Diagnoses}}
= Lamp Specifications = = Lamp Specifications =
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5021 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5021.jpg] +{{Main|Bulbs}}
-* 1 (single element, one bottom contact)+
-** Rear T/S+
-** 23 watt (North America) 21 (other countries)+
-* 2 (dual element, two bottom contacts)+
-** Front park & T/S, Rear Tail & Stop - +
-** 23/8W (North America) 12/5 watt (other countries). FUSES+
-* 3 10-AMP (2 needed)+
-* 4 15-AMP (4 needed). INTERIOR LIGHTS+
-* 5 1972-1973 Seat belt light (on top of dash)+
-* 6 Dome lamp - 10 watt (room lamp). DASH LAMP+
-* 7 lamp with twist-lock holder (for dash lights, 7 used in round dash)+
-** 1.7 watt (ROUND GAUGE) 3.4 watt (Square Gauge). EXTERIOR LIGHT+
-* 8 Side-marker lamp+
-** 8 watt (North America, non-flashing)+
-** 6 watt (flashing, non-North America)+
-** (license lamp)+
-** 10 watt (Sedan, except North America)+
-** 7.5 watt Coupe, Van (and sedan in North America)+
-** ??? 1973 sedan - North America+
-** (Reverse light) +
-** 10 watt. DASH LAMP+
-* 9 Turn Signal indicator (2 needed)+
-** 1.7 watt (ROUND GAUGE) 3.4 watt (Square Gauge)+
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5021 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5021.jpg] +{{Album!|5021}}
-* 1 EXTERIOR LIGHT (single element, one bottom contact)+
-* 2 EXTERIOR LIGHT Parking/Turn Signal|Stop(dual element, two bottom contacts)+
-* 3 FUSE 10-AMP (2 needed)+
-* 4 FUSE 15-AMP (4 needed)+
-* 5 INTERIOR LIGHT 1972-1973 Seat belt light (on top of dash)+
-* 6 INTERIOR LIGHT Room lamp+
-* 7 DASH LAMP with twist-lock holder (7 used in round dash)+
-* 8 EXTERIOR LAMP Side-marker, License, Reverse+
-* 9 DASH LAMP Turn Signal indicator (2 needed)+
 += Wiring =
 +{{Main|Lamp Wiring}}
 +{{Main|Headlight Wiring}}
-[[Category:Body Electrical System]]+[[Category:Body Electrical System]]{{End}}

Current revision

Lamps, lights. Parking lights, running lights. Whatever you call them, Datsun 1200s have them.

Contents

[edit]

Operation

[edit]

Headlight Switch

Main: Instrument and Controls#Switches

10046.jpg

[edit]

Turn Signal Switch

Main: Turn_Signals
[edit]

Replacing Procedure

1972 USA Owners manual (Page 36 ... 38):

29357.jpg   29362.jpg
(see pages 36-38)

headlights
36.jpg

front & rear
37.jpg

license lamp & side lamps

38.jpg

[edit]

Interior Lamps

The room lamp, also known a dome light.

Main: Room Lamp

5036.jpg 0502924A30150921W00111.jpg

[edit]

Headlights

Main: Headlights

Datsun 1200 uses the standard 7-inch round sealed beam headlamp. And changed to large Square healights in 1990.

2962.jpg 7403.jpg

[edit]

Side Lamps

Side lamps come in two sizes: small and large. Side lamps are larger on North American models, also the fenders come with a larger hole to match. Euro/Asia guards/wings can be used on America 1200s, if the hole is enlarged.

Main: Side Lamps

North America - Large running lights (markers)
9856.jpg

Other regions - Small turn signal lights (indicators)
2301.jpg

[edit]

Front Lights

See also: Headlights

Parking lights/Running lights and turn-signal lamps (blinkers) are provided by the front combination lamp. All 1200 body style use the same Assembly (Coupe/Sedan/Van/Truck).

Main: Front Combination Lamp

Global (amber + white) | Japan/USA (amber)
20749.jpg 20752.jpg

[edit]

Rear Lights

Running lights, brake lamps (stop lights) and turn-signal lamps (blinkers) are provided by the rear combination lamp.

Main: Tail Lights
Japan/USA/ZA: red-red-white
AUS/Europe: orange-red-white

Sedan | Coupe | Truck | Van
10520.jpg 8570.jpg 2851.jpg 638.jpg

[edit]

Rear License Plate Lamp

Each body style (sedan, coupe, wagon) uses a different kind of number plate lamp. Truck uses the coupe type. The type of lamp corresponds with the bumper type.

Main: License Lamp

Coupe/Truck under bumper | Sedan in bumper | Van above plate
20728.jpg 16172.jpg 638.jpg

Sedan side-lit
1427.jpg


[edit]

Driving Lights

side markers, front combination lamp, rear combination lamp

[edit]

Fog Lamps

Fog Lights were an Option.

Main: Fog Lamps

b1101971companybrochure1.jpg fog_lamp-a.jpg

[edit]

Dash Lamps

Main: Cluster Gauge

The instrument meter cluster uses seven lamps which fit in the seven black holders (Wedge Lock lamps - twist lock)
24884.jpg

[edit]

Troubleshooting

Main: Lighting System Diagnoses
[edit]

Lamp Specifications

Main: Bulbs

5021.jpg

[edit]

Wiring

Main: Lamp Wiring
Main: Headlight Wiring
 
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