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Lamps, lights. Parking lights, running lights. Whatever you call them, Datsun 1200s have them.
Also see: * Lamp Wiring * Headlight Wiring
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Headlights
Both Koito and Ichiko (IKI) were original equipment.
NOTE: Large round (7") headlights from *any* car will fit the Datsun 1200.
B110, B210, and round-headlight B310 all use the same parts.
RHD vs LHD
The left side and right side headlamps are the same - each car uses two of the same headlights. However, RHD (right hand drive) pattern is reversed from LHD - the lens pattern and high cutout is on opposite sides. If you fit RHD headlights in a LHD country or vice versa, it will blind oncoming traffic. So when importing cars, change the headlights to the locally approved type. Or you could fit tape to the lights as is done for visiting cars in Europe.
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.
Australia
Headlight Globe Assembly Round 7" (178mm) 12V * 75/50W SB7019 sealed beam * 110/95W Hansa FH6014 - LHD?
Semi-sealed Beam with park light opening * 200mm x 142mm Large Rectangular Sealed Beam * 85/65W Hansa EL07817
North America
Head Lamp LHD - North America specification 26705-89905 UNIT-SEALED BEAM (KOITO) 26705-89925 UNIT-SEALED BEAM (ICHIKO) <> 26705-04201
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 Headlight Wiring.
Halogen
Koito brand H4 headlamps, from original equipment supplier for Datsun 1200. Power Up - Wo!
H4 crystal headlight lenses with white LED insets.
Side Lamps
See main article: 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)
Front Lights
See main article: Front Combination Lamp
Rear Lights
See main article: Tail 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
See main article: 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
side markers, front combination lamp, rear combination lamp
Fog Lamps
Fog Lights were an Option.
See main article: Fog Lamps
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
The instrument meter combination uses seven lamps which fit in the seven black holders with the white dots on them
Wedge Lock lamps - twist lock
Troubleshooting
See Lighting System Diagnoses
Lamp Specifications
See main article: Bulbs