Honda Element Automatic Transmission Indicator Bulb Size

The Honda Element automatic transmission indicator requires a bulb size of 74 for the specific lighting component located within the dashboard assembly. Data for the specified vehicle covers the range from 2003 to 2011.

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
2009-2011	74
2003-2006	74

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 1.4W.	74

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Additional Notes

The Honda Element uses the 74 bulb for its automatic transmission indicator across all specified model years, spanning 2003-2006 and 2009-2011.
The 74 bulb follows the ANSI standard, which is the American National Standards Institute classification system used to designate bulb types in the United States and Canada.
This bulb belongs to the T5 form factor, a miniature wedge-base type. The wedge base means the glass envelope itself acts as the retaining mechanism, with no separate metal base or pins required for installation.
The 74 bulb operates at 12 volts, which is consistent with standard automotive electrical systems.
At 1.4 watts, the 74 bulb draws very little power, a characteristic typical of instrument panel and indicator lighting applications.
The T5 designation refers to the tubular glass envelope width, expressed in eighths of an inch, placing this bulb at five-eighths of an inch wide.
Because the 74 is a wedge-base bulb, fitment depends on both the base width and the socket depth. Substituting a physically similar but differently rated wedge bulb risks improper seating or electrical mismatch.