Nissan 200SX front turn signal bulbs utilize 1157NA, 1156, or 1157 size configurations, while rear turn signal bulbs require 1156 size bulbs. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 1977 through 1998 with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Nissan 200SX front turn signal uses three distinct bulb types across its model years: the 1157NA for 1995-1998, the 1156 for 1982-1988, and the 1157 for 1977-1981.
The 1157NA is a dual-filament bulb rated at 12V with a 21W main filament and a 5W secondary filament, mounted on a BAY15d bayonet base. Its natural amber glass distinguishes it from the otherwise identical 1157.
The 1157, used in the Nissan 200SX front turn signal for 1977-1981, shares the same BAY15d bayonet base and 12V, 21W/5W dual-filament configuration as the 1157NA, but uses clear rather than amber-tinted glass.
The 1156 is a single-filament bulb rated at 12V and 21W, fitted with a BA15s bayonet base. The single-filament design means it operates only in an on/off state, without a separate low-intensity running light function.
The BAY15d base of the 1157 and 1157NA features two offset pins, which physically prevents substitution with the BA15s single-pin base of the 1156. These two base types are not interchangeable.
The rear turn signal on the Nissan 200SX uses the 1156 across all listed model years from 1977 through 1998, making it the sole rear turn signal bulb type in these specifications.
For the 1995-1998 front turn signal position, the 1157NA is specified rather than the clear-glass 1157. Substituting a standard 1157 in this position would omit the factory amber coloring built into the bulb itself.
All three bulb types in these specifications conform to ANSI standards recognized in both the United States and Canada, indicating a standardized electrical and physical interface across those markets.
The 1156 and 1157 share the same 21W rating on their primary filament and the same 12V operating voltage, but the differing base configurations mean one cannot be used in a socket designed for the other.
The dual-filament construction of the 1157 and 1157NA allows a single bulb to serve two functions simultaneously, such as a turn signal and a parking light, within one housing.