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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Cluster Gauge

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The 'cluster gauge' is the combination meter in the [[dashboard]]. The 'cluster gauge' is the combination meter in the [[dashboard]].
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 +The gauge is earthed (grounded) by the large tab at the bottom. This means the gauges won't work properly until bolted in place. For testing, an earth wire can be attached.
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The 'cluster gauge' is the combination meter in the dashboard.

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Earth

The gauge is earthed (grounded) by the large tab at the bottom. This means the gauges won't work properly until bolted in place. For testing, an earth wire can be attached.

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Types

Also see: Bar Cluster Gauge

Kaku vs Maru gauges
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Technically, the combo meter is the "cluster gauge", but in practice the entire unit including the speedometer is called the "cluster".

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Overview

Cluster gauge has these components:

* Temperature Gauge
* Fuel Gauge
* Cluster Lid Shadow Mask, which has these lamp masks:
  * OIL (red warning)
  * BEAM (blue indicator)
  * CHG (red warning)
  * BRAKE (red warning) [on USA 1200s, and on newer utes, blank on others]
* 25014-H18000 ASS'Y-PLATE-shadow
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The cluster is earthed/grounded via a tab
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Old VS New Styles

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Old Style: warning lamps have no labels (labels are on the mask plate):
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New Style: larger warning lamps, with the labels on the lenses
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Variations

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  • North American Market: has extra warning lamp marked BRAKE (see details below)
  • non-USA, one lamp shadow is unlabeled
  • 1975-up ute with larger warning lamps

Japan market: no label on the mask for BRAKE
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Facelift gauges use the new font and anti-glare covers
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Late Ute: New larger warning lamps, with the labels on the lense
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Also has BRAKE lamp

Non-USA: No BRAKE lamp
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Japan GX 180kph speedo
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Facelift

Plastic anti-glare covers instead of flat glass.

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The cover does not fit the tachometer
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Brake Lamp

The brake lamp is fitted to North America 1200s per US federal law. Other 1200s did not have a lamp in this spot until October 1975.

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Also see: Brake Wiring

1972 USA Owners manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP

If either half of the dual brake system fails, the brake warning light (BRAKE) glows when brakes are applied. You must stop the car immediately and if you can safely operate with two-wheel brakes, move your car at reduced speed to the nearest service station.

This warning light is also used as the parking brake warning light.

Before starting, if the warning light does not glow when the parking brake and ignition switch are on, have the electrical system checked.


Photo Index

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