Dodge D50 License Plate Bulb Size

The Dodge D50 license plate light requires bulb size 67 or 97 depending on the specific application. Data for the listed components covers the range from 1979 to 1980.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
1980	67
1979	97

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 8W.	67
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	97

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Additional Notes

The two bulb types specified for the Dodge D50 license plate position are the 67 and the 97, both of which are ANSI-standardized bulbs recognized in the US and Canada.
Both the 67 and the 97 share the same BA15s bayonet base and single-filament construction, meaning they are physically similar in mounting style but differ in power output.
The BA15s base is a single-contact bayonet fitting, which is distinct from the dual-contact BA15d base. This distinction is relevant when sourcing replacements, as the two base types are not interchangeable despite their similar appearance.
The 67 bulb operates at 12V and 8W, while the 97 operates at 12V and 13W. The wattage difference means the 97 produces more light output than the 67 under the same voltage.
The 67 is described as a lower wattage variant of the 1156, and the 97 is described as a variant of the 1156 as well. The 1156 itself operates at a higher wattage than either, so neither the 67 nor the 97 is a direct substitute for a 1156 in applications where wattage is a factor.
The Dodge D50 (1979) uses the 97 bulb for the license plate position, while the 1980 model uses the 67. These two model years carry different bulb specifications for the same position, and the bulbs are not rated identically despite sharing the same base type.