The Nissan 210 front turn signal requires a 1157 bulb size while the rear turn signal uses a 1156 bulb size. The replacement chart covers 1979 to 1982 model years with corresponding bulb specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Nissan 210 uses the 1157 bulb for the front turn signal across all documented model years, spanning 1979-1982.
The 1157 is a dual-filament bulb, meaning it carries two separate filaments within a single envelope, allowing it to serve two lighting functions at different wattages.
The 1157 operates on a 12V system and draws 21W on its primary filament and 5W on its secondary filament, with a BAY15d bayonet base.
The BAY15d base features two offset pins, a design that prevents incorrect insertion by ensuring the bulb can only be seated in one orientation.
The Nissan 210 uses the 1156 bulb for the rear turn signal across all documented model years, spanning 1979-1982.
The 1156 is a single-filament bulb rated at 12V and 21W, fitted with a BA15s bayonet base.
The BA15s base uses two pins positioned symmetrically, distinguishing it from the BAY15d base used on the 1157, and the two bulb types are not interchangeable despite their similar physical size.
Both the 1157 and 1156 conform to ANSI standards applicable in the United States and Canada, indicating standardized electrical and physical tolerances across manufacturers.
Although the 1157 and 1156 share the same 21W rating on their respective primary filaments, the differing base configurations make cross-substitution between front and rear positions incompatible.