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Parts for your 2001 Nissan Pulsar-Headlights
Narva Battery Master / Isolation Switch Plastic With Removable Key (Contacts Rated 100A at 12V) - 61038BL
Narva Sealed Rocker Switch Off/On SPDT 12V Blue Illuminated LED Light Bar Symbol (Contacts Rated 20A @ 12V) - 63145BL
Narva Sealed Rocker Switch Momentary On/Off/Momentary On DPDT 12V Blue Illuminated Winch Symbol (Contacts Rated 20A @ 12V Only) - 63148BL
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Narva Mitsubishi Style Sealed Push Switch Off/On SPDT 12V Blue LED Illuminated Driving Lights Symbol (Contacts Rated 3A @ 12V) - 63364BL
Narva Heavy Duty Toggle Switch Momentary On/Off/Momentary On DPDT (Contacts Rated 25A @ 12V) - 60068BL
Narva OE Style Sealed Push Switch Off/On SPDT 12V Blue LED Illuminated Driving Lights Symbol (Contacts Rated 3A @ 12V) - 63316BL
Narva Sealed Rocker Switch Off/Momentary On SPST 12V Amber Illuminated (Contacts Rated 20A @ 12V) - 63126BL
Narva Rotary Battery Master / Isolator Switch With Removeable Keyed Knob (Contacts Rated 100A @ 12V) - 61036BL
Narva Battery Master / Isolation Switch Plastic With Removable Key (Contacts Rated 100A at 12V) - 61038
Narva Sealed Rocker Switch Off/On SPDT 12V Blue Illuminated Beacon Symbol (Contacts Rated 20A @ 12V) - 63147BL
Narva OE Style Sealed Push Switch Off/On SPDT 12V Blue LED Illuminated Driving Lights Symbol (Contacts Rated 3A @ 12V) - 63304BL
Narva Sealed Rocker Switch Off/On SPDT 12V Blue Illuminated Driving Lights Symbol (Contacts Rated 20A @ 12V) - 63132BL
Narva OE Style Sealed Push Switch Off/On SPDT 12V Blue LED Illuminated Light Bar Symbol (Contacts Rated 3A @ 12V) - 63302BL
2001 Nissan Pulsar Headlights — Purpose, Care, and Replacement Tips
Technical sources including the Nissan Pulsar N16 Owner’s Manual and Service Manual, Australian Design Rules (ADR 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices), and the New Zealand Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 confirm that the 2001 Nissan Pulsar is factory-fitted with headlamps and must use them for legal road use. So yes—headlights are relevant, fitted, and essential on this model.
The headlights on a 2001 Nissan Pulsar do the heavy lifting for safe night and low-visibility driving. They provide forward illumination, make the Pulsar visible to others, and include high beam for country roads along with indicators and park lamps in the same front cluster. On most AU/NZ N16 trims, low and high beam are halogen bulbs, commonly an H4 dual‑filament, with some variants using separate bulbs. Either way, they’re straightforward to service if a lamp fails or the lens goes cloudy.
When it’s time to replace a bulb, the process is typically done from under the bonnet: remove the rear dust cover, unplug the connector, release the spring clip, swap the bulb, and refit in reverse. Don’t touch the glass—skin oils shorten bulb life. Replace bulbs in pairs to keep brightness and colour even, and check the headlight aim afterwards to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
For ongoing care, it’s good practice to inspect the headlights every 10,000 km or at each service interval:
- Check for dim, flickering, or blown bulbs