Nissan 240Z License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan 240Z license plate light uses 89 and 1895 bulb sizes for the exterior lighting system. Data for the specified components covers the period from 1970 through 1973.

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
1973	89
1970-1972	1895

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	89
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W.	1895

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Additional Notes

The Nissan 240Z license plate bulb specifications cover model years 1970-1973, with two distinct bulb types used across that span.
The 1895 bulb is a miniature wedge type with a T5 form factor, operating at 12V and 0.9W. It follows the ANSI standard applicable to the US and Canadian markets.
The 89 bulb operates at 12V and 13W, a notably higher wattage than the 1895. It uses a BA15s bayonet base and is classified as a single-filament bulb under the ANSI standard for US and Canadian markets.
The BA15s base on the 89 bulb is a single-contact bayonet fitting, which is physically and electrically distinct from the wedge base of the 1895. The two bulb types are not interchangeable.
The 1895 wedge bulb was specified for the Nissan 240Z across 1970-1972, representing three of the four model years covered in the specifications.
The 1973 Nissan 240Z uses the 89 bulb, which draws significantly more power than the 1895 used in prior years. Installing a 1895 in a socket designed for the 89 would result in a mismatched base type and incorrect wattage.
The 89 bulb is described as a lower wattage variant of the 1156, meaning it shares the BA15s bayonet base with that more common bulb type but is not a direct substitute due to the wattage difference.