Nissan Maxima Map Light Bulb Size

The Nissan Maxima map light utilizes bulb sizes 12961, 6428, DE3175, 89, 158, and 67 depending on the specific vehicle configuration. Available data for the lighting components spans from 1981 through 2014.

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
2009-2014	12961
2004-2008	6428
2002-2003	DE3175 (For Vehicle With Sunroof)
2002-2003	89 (For Vehicle Without Sunroof)
2000-2001	89 (For Vehicle Without Sunroof)
1999	89
1998	89 (From 02/1998)
1993-1994	158
1985	89
1981-1984	67

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 36mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 5W.	6428
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 31mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V.	DE3175
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 (T10). 12V, 3W.	158
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 8W.	67

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Additional Notes

The Nissan Maxima map light uses five distinct bulb types across its model history: the 12961, 6428, DE3175, 89, 158, and 67.
The 12961 is a Philips part number for a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W. It is the specified map light bulb for the Nissan Maxima from 2009-2014.
The 6428 follows the ANSI standard and is a festoon-type bulb measuring 36mm in length with an SV8.5 base, also rated at 12V and 5W. It serves as the map light bulb for the 2004-2008 model years.
Although both the 12961 and 6428 share the same 12V, 5W electrical rating, they are not interchangeable due to their different physical formats: one is a wedge-base bulb and the other is a festoon bulb with a distinct base type.
The 2002-2003 Nissan Maxima map light specification splits by trim configuration. Vehicles equipped with a sunroof take the DE3175, a 31mm festoon bulb with end-cap contacts, while those without a sunroof take the 89, a BA15s bayonet-base bulb rated at 12V and 13W.
The DE3175 and 6428 are both festoon-style bulbs but are not interchangeable, as the DE3175 measures 31mm in length while the 6428 measures 36mm.
The 89 bulb uses a BA15s bayonet base and is described as a lower wattage variant of the 1156. It is specified for the Nissan Maxima across several non-consecutive model years and is the most frequently recurring bulb type in these specifications.
The 1998 Nissan Maxima specification carries a production date qualifier, with the 89 bulb applying only to vehicles produced from February 1998 onward.
The 158 is a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 3W, specified for the 1993-1994 model years. At 3W, it operates at a lower wattage than the 12961, which shares the same T10 form factor but is rated at 5W, making the two non-interchangeable without consideration of the wattage difference.
The 67 bulb uses a BA15s bayonet base, the same base type as the 89, but is rated at 8W rather than 13W. It is specified for the 1981-1984 Nissan Maxima and is not a direct substitute for the 89 due to the differing wattage ratings.