Hyundai Excel License Plate Bulb Size

The Hyundai Excel license plate light requires a bulb size of 97 for proper illumination of the rear vehicle identification area. Data for the specified component covers the range from 1986 to 1994.

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
1986-1994	97

Bulb Specifications

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

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Additional Notes

The 97 bulb is an ANSI-standard single-filament bulb operating at 12 volts and 13 watts, fitted with a BA15s bayonet base.
The BA15s base designation indicates a single-contact bayonet fitting with a 15mm base width, which is the standard configuration for single-filament applications in this family of bulbs.
The 97 bulb is a variant of the 1156, meaning the two types share the same BA15s base but may differ in wattage or light output, making them non-interchangeable in all applications despite their physical similarities.
The Hyundai Excel uses the 97 bulb for the license plate position across the full 1986-1994 model range, representing an uninterrupted nine-year fitment consistency.
The 97 bulb carries ANSI standardization recognized in both the United States and Canada, placing it within a regulated specification framework for electrical and photometric performance.