Knobs

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GL and GX trim Datsun 1200s used illuminated electrical switch knobs. For the 1972 US market, the electrical switch knobs were redesigned to use words instead of symbols. Then in 1973 all USA 1200s adopted the illuminated knobs.

Overview

Original H1000 type, used from begining through 1994:

• Cigarette Lighter
• Headlight/Light Switch
• Choke
• Wiper/Washer Switch

Cigarette Lighter Knob is integral with the heating element. One from most cars, Japanese or American will fit.

Datsun 1200 lighter element in center:

Illuminated

H25 Type GL/GX and OPTION. Illuminated with bulb, JDM GL, GX (including PB110)

Lamp:

1972 USA

H46 Type has words, instead of symbol

Comparo: Old vs New type:

1973 USA

H70 Type: Green knob with words and illumination (B210 also uses this as standard fitment) except for the headlight switch.

1973 USA government FMVSS legislation required:

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72-09 Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays

• identification of essential controls and displays must be illuminated whenever the headlamps are lit (Except for foot-operated controls or manually operated controls mounted on the steering column)

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Part Numbers

Cigarette Lighter

• B5330-H1001 ELEMENT-cigarette lighter $8.08 (
• B5330-H3101 ELEMENT-cigarette lighter 1972 JDM

Wiper/Washer

• 25265-H1000 KNOB-WIPER SWITCH [Symbol Type]
• 25265-H4600 KNOB-WIPER SWITCH 0172- USA [Text Type]
• 25265-H7001 KNOB-WIPER SWITCH 0772- USA [Illuminated Text Type]
• 95265-H3100 KNOB ASS'Y-wiper JDM [1972]
• 95265-H3101 KNOB ASS'Y-wiper (illumination) JDM [1972]
• 25265-E7500 KNOB-wiper, with illumination (op.) PB110