The Mitsubishi Cordia front and rear turn signal bulbs both utilize a 1156 size bulb for proper operation. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1983 to 1988.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 1156 bulb is the sole turn signal bulb type specified for the Mitsubishi Cordia across all listed model years.
The 1156 is an ANSI-standardized bulb, meaning its physical and electrical characteristics conform to a defined North American specification used in the United States and Canada.
The 1156 operates at 12 volts and 21 watts, which is a standard wattage for automotive turn signal applications.
As a single-filament bulb, the 1156 serves one lighting function per socket, distinguishing it from dual-filament types such as the 1157, which handle two functions from a single housing.
The 1156 uses a BA15s bayonet base, where "BA15s" denotes a single-contact bayonet fitting with a 15mm base width. This base type locks into the socket with a twist rather than a threaded connection.
The Mitsubishi Cordia (1983-1988) uses the 1156 for both the front and rear turn signal positions, meaning the same bulb type serves all four turn signal sockets on the vehicle.
Because the 1157 shares the same BA15s-style housing profile in some socket designs, it is a known fitment risk. The 1157 is a dual-filament bulb and is not the specified type for this application; substituting it could affect turn signal circuit behavior.