Jeep DJ5 License Plate Bulb Size

The Jeep DJ5 license plate light uses bulb size 97 or bulb size 89 depending on the specific application. Available data for the bulb sizes covers the range from 1965 through 1983.

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
1974-1983	97
1965-1968	89

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	97
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	89

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Additional Notes

The Jeep DJ5 license plate bulb specifications cover model years 1965-1968 and 1974-1983, with two distinct bulb sizes used across those periods.
The bulb 97 is an ANSI-standard single-filament type rated at 12V and 13W, fitted with a BA15s bayonet base, and is classified as a variant of the widely used 1156 bulb.
The bulb 89 shares the same BA15s bayonet base and 12V, 13W rating as the 97, and is also classified as a lower-wattage variant of the 1156 family under ANSI standards applicable in both the US and Canada.
DJ5 model years 1974-1983 use the 97 bulb for the license plate position.
DJ5 model years 1965-1968 use the 89 bulb for the license plate position.
Although both the 97 and 89 share a BA15s bayonet base, they are specified separately by model year and are not listed as interchangeable within these specifications.
The BA15s bayonet base is a single-contact base, which is consistent with the single-filament design of both bulb types listed.
Both bulb types carry ANSI designations recognized across the US and Canadian markets, indicating standardized physical and electrical ratings.