Nissan Maxima Dome Light Bulb Size

Additional Notes

• The Nissan Maxima uses the DE3175 bulb size for the dome light across all model years listed in the specifications, spanning from 1981 to 2008.
• The DE3175 is a festoon-style bulb, meaning it is cylindrical in shape with metal end-cap contacts on each end rather than a base pin or wedge fitting.
• Festoon bulbs seat by pressing lengthwise between two spring-clip contacts inside the dome light housing, with the end caps providing the electrical connection at both terminals.
• The DE3175 has a nominal length of 31mm, which is the critical fitment factor for festoon bulbs, as the housing clip spacing is designed around that specific length.
• The bulb operates at 12 volts, consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in passenger vehicles.
• The DE3175 designation follows the ANSI standard used in the United States and Canada, making it a widely stocked bulb type in North American automotive retail.
• Because the Nissan Maxima (1981-2008) shares a single dome light bulb specification across all listed model years, the DE3175 is interchangeable among those years without modification.
• The "DE" prefix in the DE3175 designation identifies it as a double-ended festoon bulb, distinguishing it from single-ended or wedge-base interior bulb types that are not compatible with this application.