Kia Spectra Parking Light Bulb Size

The Kia Spectra parking light utilizes 168 and 2357NA bulb sizes for the exterior lighting system. Data for the specific components covers the period from 2000 through 2009.

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
2007-2009	168
2005-2006	2357NA
2000-2001	2357NA

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base, natural amber glass. 12V, 26.9W/8W.	2357NA

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Additional Notes

The 168 bulb is a T10 miniature wedge type operating at 12V and 4.9W. It is standardized under ANSI specifications for the US and Canadian markets.
The 2357NA is a dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base and natural amber glass, rated at 12V with a dual wattage of 26.9W and 8W. The two filaments correspond to separate brightness levels, typically serving both a steady and a flashing or reduced-intensity function within the same housing.
The natural amber glass of the 2357NA produces a colored output without the use of a tinted lens or external filter, which is a characteristic that affects direct interchangeability with clear variants of the same base type.
The Kia Spectra used the 2357NA for the 2000-2001 and 2005-2006 model years, and the 168 for the 2007-2009 model years. These two bulb types are not interchangeable, as they differ in base design, filament count, wattage, and physical form factor.
The T10 wedge base of the 168 and the BAY15d bayonet base of the 2357NA are mechanically incompatible. A BAY15d socket has two offset pins that lock the bulb in place upon rotation, while a T10 wedge base relies on friction fit with no pins.
The wattage difference between the two bulb types is substantial. The 168 draws 4.9W, while the 2357NA draws up to 26.9W on its high-intensity filament. This difference is relevant when assessing socket and wiring load compatibility across model years.