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Lamps, lights. Parking lights, running lights. Whatever you call them, Datsun 1200s have them.
Also see:
North America lights
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Headlights
Both Koito and Ichiko (IKI) were original equipment.
NOTE: Large round headlights from *any* car will fit the Datsun 1200.
B110, B210, and round-headlight B310 all use the same parts.
Rectangular Head Lamp
Square Headlights were IKI supplied. B122 starting in October 1989 uses square headlights.
NOTE: These appear to be same as B310 square headlights with buckets swapped left/right. But the adjuster screws and grommets are different.
North America
These are type 6012/6014 for a two-headlight system (a single large round headlight on each side of the car). These are "dual beam" lights (two-filament), encompassing both regular and high-beam in the same light.
Note that the original specification 6012 headlamp is only 50W/40W. You can substitute the brighter 6014 which is 60W/50W. Type 6015 is a longer-life bulb, but more expensive.
USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 36 for headlight specification):
Alternatively, and recommended, H6024 (65W/35W) is a halogen replacement. Halogen is a brighter light, and now available in shades of blue, gold, white. Street-legal in USA.
The brighter 6014 is as inexpensive as $3. See RockAuto headlights for Datsun 1200
| Type | Spec. | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 6012 | 50/40 watt | Original spec. |
| 6014 | 60/50 watt | replaces 6012 |
| H6014 | 60/50 watt | Halogen |
| 6015 | 60/50 watt | long-life |
| H6024 | 65/35 watt | Halogen |
| H6024 XV | 65/55 watt | Extra-bright, long life |
High-power Headlamps
H4 euro-type, Halogen, etc that require upgraded wiring.
Halogen
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.
USA - Large running lights (markers)
Other countries - Small turn signal lights (indicators)
See main article: Side Lamps
Front Lights
Rear Lights
Rear light lenses are either:
- orange-red-white, white-red-orange
or
- red-red-white, white-red-red
Orange & red: Australian market, while all-red in America, Japan and South Africa markets.
Sedan (USA)
Sedan (Australia)
Coupe: long and thin. Sedan: short but tall:
Coupe vs Sedan Comparo
Coupe:
Australia
America
Coupe closeup
Wagon and Sedan (Australia)
GL Sedan (Japan)
ute
Van (Australia)
Sedan (portugal)
Sedan (Europe) - orange blinkers
Sedan (USA) - red blinkers
Later GLs used a different taillight:
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- 1972 GL
Possibly it was the same as Coupe or PB110, but with a different trim surround:
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1972 PB110
Rear License Plate Lamp
For USA market, the rear number plate light changed in 1973 to meet higher government standards of illuminating the plate.
Early license plate lamp (on top of bumper):
Late license plate lamp (dual lamps on either side of plate):
Customized Lights
- Square headlights
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- Quad headlights
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- Clear lamp lenses
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- All-red rears
- White-outside rears
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- Coupe rear lights on Sedan
- Supra lights on Coupe:
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Driving Lights
fog lights, etc
Operation
Headlight Switch
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).
interior "dome" light
USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 6 for Interior Lamp):
To switch the interior lamp "ON", and "OFF", turn the switch lever clockwise or counterclockwise.
int. lamp switch
alternative interior headliner light
Replacing Procedure
USA 1972 Owners manual (see pages 36-38 for replacing details):
headlights:front & rear:
license lamp & side lamps:
Dash Lamps
Seven Meter lamps fit in the seven black holders with the white dots on them
Type 161 Lamps - twist lock (in this photo have white dots)
Lamp Specifications
Japan
Front Combination Lamp - Early 26717-89920 BULB (12V-23/7W) 26261-89900 BULB (12V-3W)
Front Combination Lamp - Late 26717-89900 BULB (12V-23) [P21W] 26261-89920 BULB (12V-8/3.4W) [P21/5W???] * or 26261-89925 BULB (12V-8/3.4W) 7804-
North America
Bulb Specifications (ref: 1973 USA service manual, page BE-10)
| Spec. | SAE No. | Nissan^ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight unit | 12V-50/40W | 6012 | see above |
| Direction and Parking | 12V-23/8W | 1034 | 26717-89920 |
| Side marker | 12V-8W | 67 | 26715-89902 |
| License plate | 12V-7.5W | 89 | 26715-89901 |
| Rear combo. Light Taillight Stop (brake) Turn signal Back-up light | 12V-23/8W 12V-23/8W 12V-23W 12V-23W | 1034 1034 1073 1073 | 26717-89920 26717-89900 |
| Meter illumination | 12V-1.7W (round gauge) | 161 | 26711-89900 |
| Wiper Knob illumination (1973) | 12V-3.4W | 158 | ? |
| Heater control ill. (1973) | 12V-3.4W | 57 | ? |
| Ignition warning | 12V-1.7W | 161 | 26711-89900 |
| Turn Signal indicator | 12V-1.7W | 161 | 26261-89902 |
| Headlight beam ind. | 12V-1.7W | 161 | 26711-89900 |
| Oil press. warning | 12V-1.7W | 161 | 26711-89900 |
| Brake warning | 12V-1.7W | 161 | 26711-89900 |
| Room light | 12V-10W | n/a | 26736-89902 |
^from USA catalog, all are ICHIKO brand
USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 36 for bulb specifications):
- Exterior single element, one bottom contact
- Rear T/S (turn signal)
- 23 watt (North America) Sylvania 1156 Wagner 1156
- 21 (other countries)
- Exterior dual element, two bottom contacts
- Front park & T/S, Rear Tail & Stop
- 23/8W (North America) Sylvania 1157 Wagner 1157
- 12/5 watt (other countries)
- FUSE, 10-AMP (2 needed) 08941-11000
- FUSE, 15-AMP (4 needed) 08941-11500
- 1972-1973 Seat belt light (on top of dash) Toshiba 12V 10W Type SV8.5 31mm long
- 26945-H4600 (not sure if this lamp only, or whole unit)
- Dome lamp - 10 watt (room lamp) 26736-89902
- Type SV7, ~29 mm long (pictured) seems to fit best, but are usually 3w or 5w
- Parts stores specify the larger unit (see above Wagner 12100, Sylvania DE3175) which is readily available
- Instrument Panel lamp with twist-lock holder (7 used in round dash)
- 26260-89900 Wedge Socket (7 total for round gauge) $3.28 each
- 1.7 watt bulb (ROUND GAUGE) 26261-89902
- 3.4 watt (Square Gauge) Type 158 14V
- NOTE: Type 159 is identical looking, but only 1.0 watt 6.3V
- Exterior Lamp
- Side-marker lamp
- 8 watt (North America, non-flashing)
- Wagner 97 Sylvania 97 (9.32 watt nominal)
- 6 watt (flashing, non-North America)
- 8 watt (North America, non-flashing)
- License lamp Sylvania 1895 Wagner 1895 (3.78 watt)
- 10 watt (Sedan, except North America)
- 7.5 watt Coupe, Van 26715-89901 Ichikho
- 7.5 watt Sedan USA
- Bailey B29.012.625 (7.5w) or [Toshiba A12V8W 6 7]
- Reverse light - 10 watt
- Side-marker lamp
- Instrument Panel Turn Signal indicator (2 needed)
- (not shown) 26260-H1800 SOCKET-WITH LEAD WIRE
- 26711-89900 1.7 watt (ROUND GAUGE) 3.4 watt (Square Gauge)
Portugal
Opticas 12V-50/40W 12V-21/5W Luz de mudança de direcção o de presença 12V-6W Luzes laterais de mudança de direcção 12V-7.5W Luz da chapa de matricula Conjunto de luzes traseiras 12V-5W luz de presença 12V-21W luz de stop (travões) 12V-21W luz de mudança de direcção 12V-21W luz de marcha atrás 12V-3W Luz de iluminacão do painel de instrumentos 12V-3W Luz avisadora da ignicão 12V-3W Luz indicadora dos máximos 12V-3W Luz avisadora da pressao do óleo 12V-10W Luz interior12V-3W Luz de iluminação do relogió