Honda Prelude Ash Tray Bulb Size

The Honda Prelude ash tray component utilizes a size 74 bulb for illumination purposes within the interior console area. Available data for the specified lighting covers the range from 1986 through 2001.

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
1986-2001	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 Prelude ash tray bulb specification calls for the 74 bulb across the 1986-2001 model years.
The 74 bulb follows the ANSI standard, which governs bulb specifications in the United States and Canada.
It is a T5 miniature wedge type, where "T5" refers to a tubular bulb with a width of 5/8 of an inch.
The wedge base design means the bulb is held in place by the socket gripping the glass envelope directly, with no separate metal base or pins.
The 74 bulb operates at 12 volts, consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in passenger vehicles.
At a rated wattage of 1.4W, the 74 bulb draws very low current, which is typical for interior illumination applications such as ash tray lighting.
Any replacement bulb for the Honda Prelude ash tray position must match the T5 wedge form factor to seat correctly in the factory socket.
Voltage and wattage ratings must also be observed during replacement, as a bulb with a higher wattage rating risks overheating the socket or surrounding trim materials.