Lighting Switch
The Headlight Switch also controls the parking lights and dash illumination.
Also see Headlight Wiring
Overview
RHD and LHD 1200s use the same lighting switch (except Australia). However the wiring harness differs and thus the operation differs.
North America - in middle position, headlights are OFF
Japan - in middle position, Dimmer switch turns headlights on/off
Removal
From 1973 USA Service Manualᴹ
LIGHTING SWITCH
Removal
(1) Remove connector from back of the lighting switch.
(2) Depressing the lighting switch knob, turn it counterclockwise, and remove it.
(3) Loose the escutcheon, and remove the lighting switch from the cluster lid.
Wiring
Main: Headlight_Wiring
Electrically, the lighting switch connects to:
- Front Combination Lamp (indicator lamps + parking lamps)
- Rear Combinations Lamp (indicator lamps + parking lamps)
- Flasher unit
Japan
25160-H1001 up to '71-Mar 25160-H1010 up to '71-Mar with fog lamp GL,GX (option ALL) 25160-H1101 from '71-Apr (2 系続) 25160-H1110 from '71-Apr (2 系続) with fog lamp GL,GX (option ALL)
1972 Facelift 25160-H2510 with illumination w/o fog (op.) 25160-H2511 with illumination with fog (op.)
25160-H1110 with fog lamp (two extra wires)
Made by Niles (2nd source)
25160-H1101 Switch, Complete Combination
Do not confuse with new-style Wiper Switch:
Hazard & Parking
PB110 25880-H2500 Hazard & Parking switch
Also See Hazards
Australia
Light Switch for Australia is unique in that it has a two-position twist-knob. Rotate it for normal or dim dash lights. So it has a extra wire on the switch (seven wires total).
North America
25160-H1001 Complete Lighting Switch with symbol knob 25160-H1010 With FOG LAMP OPTION 25160-H4600 From Jan 1972 with text knob B5160-B6800 From Jan 1972 with text knob
Comparison
B10
Datsun 1000 is very different.
B210
B210 headlight and wiper switches
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