A worn ignition lock can turn every drive into an uncertain moment. The key may feel loose, the switch may respond inconsistently, or the steering-lock assembly may have become difficult to operate after decades of use.
For owners restoring a classic Datsun, replacing a tired ignition and steering-lock assembly is not only about installing another part. It is about returning the cabin to the familiar routine it was designed around—insert the key, select the correct position, release the steering lock, and prepare the car for the road.
This replacement assembly combines the ignition-switch housing, steering-column clamp, five-terminal electrical connection, and two matching keys in one package. Its silver metal housing also maintains a period-appropriate mechanical appearance for compatible classic Datsun and Nissan vehicles.
Imagine stepping into your restored 510, Fairlady Z, or 620 pickup and seeing a clean ignition assembly in place of a damaged, incomplete, or heavily worn unit. It is a small component, but it completes one of the most frequently used areas of the vehicle.
Compatibility varies across production years and markets. Please compare the dimensions, steering-column opening, five-pin terminal arrangement, mounting points, and original assembly before purchasing.
Steering Column Ignition Switch and Lock Assembly
New aftermarket replacement ignition-switch and steering-column lock assembly intended for selected classic Datsun and Nissan applications.
The assembly is designed to clamp around a compatible steering column and combines the mechanical key cylinder, ignition positions, steering-lock mechanism, and rear five-terminal electrical switch.
Package Includes :
1 × Steering-column ignition and lock assembly
2 × Matching keys
Only the items shown as the ignition assembly and two matching keys are included.
Not Included :
Door locks
Trunk or tailgate lock
Fuel-door lock
Wiring harness
Vehicle-side electrical connector
Steering column
Steering wheel
Mounting bracket outside the assembled clamp
Additional screws or hardware
Installation instructions
Security shear bolts
Electrical relays
Starter motor
Supplied Vehicle Applications :
Based on the seller-provided fitment information, this assembly is intended for selected versions of the following vehicles.
Datsun / Nissan 510 and Bluebird
Datsun 510 Bluebird: approximately 1967–1973
Nissan 510 Bluebird: approximately 1967–1973
Datsun 1300: selected applications
Datsun 1500: selected applications
Datsun 1600: selected applications
Datsun SSS: selected applications
Fairlady Z / S30 Family
Datsun Fairlady Z
Nissan Fairlady Z
Datsun 240Z
Datsun 260Z
Datsun 280Z
S30-series applications
Approximate model range: 1969–1978
Datsun 620 Pickup Family
Datsun 620 Pickup
Datsun 620 Truck
Datsun 620 UTE
Approximate model range: 1971–1979