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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. Also there are left-hand and right-hand keys that otherwise look identical.
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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.
Lock Cylinder
For USA 1200s, JDM GL and GX, and newer JDM 1200 pickups, the ignition switch bolts to the back of the key cylinder. The Ignition Switch is not strictly part of the Lock Cylinder, but bolts to it.
Fitment
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.
Part Numbers
USA
B110
- KEY00-00035 KEY-BLANK FOR VOSS TYPE [reversible]
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- KEY00-00034 KEY-BLANK FOR VOSS TYPE STEERING LOCK [single-sided]
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- 80010-H1913 SET CYLINDER LOCK & KEY
- 48700-H1900 ASSY-LOCK STEERING
- 48700-H1901 ASSY-LOCK STEERING from 0471
- Reversible key, left-handed
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- 80010-H1914 SET CYLINDER LOCK & KEY
- 80010-H1901 SET-CYLINDER LOCK & KEY
- 80610-H1001 ASSY-KEY [with leather holder]
- 80600-H1000 ASSY-CYLINDER DOOR LOCK RH
- 80590-10600 CLIP-CYLINDER LOCK
- 80601-H1000 ASSY-CYLINDER DOOR LOCK LH
- 80590-10600 CLIP-CYLINDER LOCK
- 84460-H1000 ASSY-CYLINDER TRUNK LID LOCK
- 80590-10600 CLIP-CYLINDER LOCK
- 76960-H1001 ASSY-CYLINDER GAS FILLER LID LOCK
- 76962-18200 CLIP-CYLINDER GAS FILLER LID LOCK
- 80010-H1902 SET-CYLINDER LOCK & KEY
- 80610-H1001 ASSY-KEY [with leather holder]
- 80600-H1001 ASSY-CYLINDER DOOR LOCK RH
- 80590-10600 CLIP-CYLINDER LOCK
- 80601-H1001 ASSY-CYLINDER DOOR LOCK LH
- 80590-10600 CLIP-CYLINDER LOCK
- 84460-H1001 ASSY-CYLINDER TRUNK LID LOCK
- 80590-10600 CLIP-CYLINDER LOCK
- 76960-H1001 ASSY-CYLINDER GAS FILLER LID LOCK
- 76962-18200 CLIP-CYLINDER GAS FILLER LID LOCK
- 80010-H1903 SET-CYLINDER LOCK & KEY
- 48700-H1901 ASSY-LOCK STEERING
- 80010-H1904 SET-CYLINDER LOCK & KEY
- 80610-H1900 KEY (WITHOUT HOLDER)
USA B210 ignition lock is totally different. Clamps at mid-barell instead of end
- 80610-H6200 ASSY-HOLDER,WITH KEY
- KEY00-00039 KEY-BLANK ST'G LOCK & DOOR
B310
- 48700-U8725 LOCK ASSY-STEERING
- K9810-H9101 KEY SET -0880
- 99810-H9101 KEY SET 0179-
- 99810-H9100 KEY SET -1278
- KEY00-00039 KEY-BLANK,TYPE L
Japan
JDM STD and DX models used a non-locking steering column. The ignition switch was on a bracket:
- 25150-H1010 SWITCH COMP.-ignition B110 STD, DX
- 25157-H1001 BRACKET-ignition switch
- B120 -7804
- B120 7804-8910
B210 (looks like USA B110)
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- 80010-H5000 CYLINDER LOCK & KEY SET
- 80690-E6000 HOLDER ASS'Y-key
- 48700-H5000 LOCK ASS'Y-steering
- 48700-H5010 LOCK ASS'Y-steering
B122 (late model) Datsun 1200 Pickup
Length
Nissan keys come in various lengths. The original Datsun 1200 keys were the short length.
- Short: ~31 mm groove length
- 2.0 inch overall
- Original 1200 reversible key length
- Medium: ~38 mm groove length
- 2.4 inch overall
- Used by Datsuns & Nissans 1974-1981, Subaru, and Mazda Cosmo
- Long: ~46 mm groove length
- 2.7 inch overall
Width of all three are 8.9 mm at the point where the grooves start.
Width of the teeth area is 7.1 mm
Center groove width: 2.3 mm
Outside groove width: about 1.0 mm minimum (some keys have it machined all the way out, that is to say a wider groove)
Right-Handed vs Left-Handed
Single Cut
- KEY00-00201 non-centered grooves
- Mirror of 00202
- KEY00-00202 non-centered grooves
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- KEY00-00203 centered groove
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- KEY00-00204 centered groove
- Mirror of 00204
- KEY00-00035 -- for Datsun 1200
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Double Cut (Reversible)
- KEY00-00035 left groove (e.g. USA 1972)
- 2nd groove is left of center groove
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- 2nd groove is right of center groove
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Also see: http://www5.plala.or.jp/power_planning/key.html
Key Styles
Two styles were used (center, right). The newer, longer one (left) will work, but is not the original style.
The little groove diagrams below the photos are for the keylock, so they are the reverse of the actual key.
WARNING: The first key is right-handed, while the second is left-handed. Each key comes either way. Be sure to purchase the correct one for your 1200 locks.
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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Sunny Keys
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