Dodge Ram 1500 Van License Plate Bulb Size

The Dodge Ram 1500 Van license plate light uses 168 and 67 bulb sizes for the exterior illumination components. Data for the specific lighting requirements covers the period from 1999 through 2003.

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
2002-2003	168
2001	67
1999-2000	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 8W.	67

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Additional Notes

The Dodge Ram 1500 Van uses two distinct bulb types for the license plate position across the 1999-2003 model years: the 168 and the 67.
The 168 is a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 4.9W, conforming to ANSI standards for the US and Canadian markets.
The T10 wedge base on the 168 bulb is a push-in fitment, meaning it does not rotate to lock and is held in place by spring tension within the socket.
The 67 is a single-filament bulb with a BA15s bayonet base, also rated at 12V but drawing 8W, which is notably higher than the 168.
The BA15s bayonet base on the 67 bulb requires a twist-and-lock installation, making it physically incompatible with the wedge-style socket used by the 168.
The 67 is classified as a lower wattage variant of the 1156 bulb, sharing the same BA15s base type but differing in power output, so the two are not interchangeable despite the shared base design.
The Dodge Ram 1500 Van (2001) is the sole model year in this specification set that uses the 67 bulb for the license plate position.
The 168 and 67 bulbs are not interchangeable with each other due to their different base types, voltage draw, and socket requirements.