Nissan 200SX License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan 200SX license plate light utilizes 168, 97, 67, and 89 bulb sizes depending on the specific version required for the vehicle. Available data for the lighting components covers the range from 1977 through 1998.

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
1995-1998	168
1984-1988	97
1980-1983	67
1979	89
1977-1978	97

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
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, 8W.	67
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 Nissan 200SX license plate bulb specifications span model years 1977-1998, with four distinct bulb types used across that period: the 168, 97, 67, and 89.
The 168 bulb is a T10 miniature wedge type rated at 12V and 4.9W, conforming to ANSI standards for the US and Canada markets. Its wedge base design requires no separate socket retainer, as the bulb body itself acts as the retention mechanism.
The 97, 67, and 89 bulbs all share the BA15s single-contact bayonet base, making them physically similar in mounting style. However, their wattage ratings differ: the 97 and 89 are both rated at 13W, while the 67 is rated at 8W.
Although the 97 and 89 share the same BA15s base and 13W rating, they are distinct ANSI part numbers and are not listed as interchangeable within these specifications.
The 97 and 67 bulbs are both described as variants of the 1156, a widely used automotive bulb. The lower wattage of the 67 at 8W distinguishes it from the 97 despite their shared base type.
The 168 bulb, used on the Nissan 200SX for model years 1995-1998, draws only 4.9W, which is substantially lower than the BA15s-based bulbs used in earlier model years.
The 1979 model year stands alone in using the 89 bulb, while the surrounding years 1977-1978 and 1984-1988 use the 97 bulb, which shares the same base type and wattage rating.