Revision as of 06:12, 12 December 2007

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.

1 Usage
2 Ignition Switch
3 Key Styles

Usage

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

Your Datsun is equipped with an ignition key warning buzzer system.

Ignition Switch

Also see: Wiring#Ignition_Switch

Left: 1972-1973, Right: 1971. Note addition of ACC position.

1972 USA Owners manual (see page 11):

The "ACC" (accessories) position of the switch permits you to use all of the electrical accessories.

Key Styles

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

The grooves are for the keylock, so they are the reverse of the actual key.

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 Key

This is the earlier style for 1968-1971 Datsun, Mazda before the double-sided keys were used. This was used by 1971 1200s, and for door locks on 1972-up non-North American models