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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.
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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.
JDM STD and DX models used a non-locking steering column. The ignition switch was on a bracket:
- B110 STD, DX
- B120 -7804
- B120 7804-8910
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
- Nissan: KEY00-00034 (Key-Blank for Voss Type Steering Lock)
- Silca DAT5
- DL [Australia] MZ12
- Ilco: DA20
- Dominion: WS7
- Taylor: D80K
- Curtis: WS7 or WS2
- OEM: Waso
Short Double-Sided Nissan Key
This was used by 1972-up 1200s for the ignition switch.
- Nissan: KEY00-00035 (Key-Blank for Voss Type)
- Ilco: 62DV
- Dominion: DT17
- Taylor: X10
Not to be confused with these:
Older keys
Long Nissan/Subaru Key
Used by Datsuns, Nissans 1974-1981, Subaru, and Mazda Cosmo. This "long" key is not original to the 1200, but works perfectly fine.
2.40 inches long
- Ilco DA23-X115
2.50 inches long
- Ilco 62DT-X6
- Ilco: 62DT
- Dominion: DT18
- Taylor: X6
- Curtis: DA22
brass finish?
- Ilco: 62DU
- Dominion: DT19
- Taylor: X7
- Ilco X7
- Curtis: DA21
- Cole DA21
- Silca: DAT6R
Option
Key Holder
- Key Assy (with holder) 80610-H1001
B122
Key style is '86 up.
- Ignition
- Doors
- Fuel door
Key Code
When your key gets worn down too far, making a copy results in a poorly-working new key. Instead, have a new key cut from the original key code.
- In Australia, the key cut number was stamped directly into the original keys
- In USA, the key cut number was penciled onto the inside of the glove box door:
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