Nissan 370Z Map Light Bulb Size

The Nissan 370Z map light utilizes 168 and 12961 bulb sizes for interior illumination. Provided data covers a range from 2009 through 2019 for the specified vehicle components.

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
2019	168
2010-2018	12961
2009	12961 (From 10/2008)

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961

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Additional Notes

The 12961 is the most frequently specified map light bulb for the Nissan 370Z, covering the 2009-2018 model years.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation for a miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor, rated at 12V and 5W, with a W2.1x9.5d base.
The W2.1x9.5d base is a standardized wedge-type base, where the numbers describe the contact width and pin spacing used to seat the bulb in its socket.
The 168 bulb is specified for the 2019 Nissan 370Z map light, representing a change from the 12961 used in prior model years.
The 168 is an ANSI-standard designation applicable in the United States and Canada, also a T10 miniature wedge bulb, rated at 12V and 4.9W.
Both the 168 and the 12961 share the T10 wedge form factor, which refers to a small, wedge-shaped bulb body without a separate metal base, relying on the tapered glass envelope to make contact in the socket.
Despite sharing the same T10 form factor, the 168 and 12961 carry slightly different wattage ratings, 4.9W and 5W respectively, and originate from different classification systems, one being an ANSI standard and the other a manufacturer part number.
The 2009 model year entry includes a production date qualifier of "From 10/2008," indicating that the 12961 specification applies only to vehicles produced from October 2008 onward within that model year.