Driving lights
Lamps, lights. Parking lights, running lights. Whatever you call them, Datsun 1200s have them.
Operation
Headlight Switch
Turn Signal Switch
Main: Turn_Signals
Replacing Procedure
1972 USA Owners manual (Page 36 ... 38):
(see pages 36-38)
headlights
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front & rear
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license lamp & side lamps
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Interior Lamps
The room lamp, also known a dome light.
Main: Room Lamp
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Headlights
Main: Headlights
Datsun 1200 uses the standard 7-inch round sealed beam headlamp. And changed to large Square healights in 1990.
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.
Main: Side Lamps
North America - Large running lights (markers)
Other regions - Small turn signal lights (indicators)
Front Lights
See also: Headlights
Parking lights/Running lights and turn-signal lamps (blinkers) are provided by the front combination lamp. All 1200 body style use the same Assembly (Coupe/Sedan/Van/Truck).
Main: Front Combination Lamp
Global (amber + white) | Japan/USA (amber)
Rear Lights
Running lights, brake lamps (stop lights) and turn-signal lamps (blinkers) are provided by the rear combination lamp.
Main: Tail Lights
Japan/USA/ZA: red-red-white AUS/Europe: orange-red-white
Sedan | Coupe | Truck | Van
Rear License Plate Lamp
Each body style (sedan, coupe, wagon) uses a different kind of number plate lamp. Truck uses the coupe type. The type of lamp corresponds with the bumper type.
Main: License Lamp
Coupe/Truck under bumper | Sedan in bumper | Van above plate
Sedan side-lit
Driving Lights
side markers, front combination lamp, rear combination lamp
Fog Lamps
Fog Lights were an Option.
Main: Fog Lamps
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Dash Lamps
Main: Cluster Gauge
The instrument meter cluster uses seven lamps which fit in the seven black holders (Wedge Lock lamps - twist lock)
Troubleshooting
Lamp Specifications
Main: Bulbs
Wiring
Main: Lamp Wiring
Main: Headlight Wiring
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