Nissan Stanza Back Up Light Bulb Size

The Nissan Stanza back up light utilizes bulb sizes 1156 and P21W according to the provided specifications for the lighting components. Data for the lighting equipment covers the range from 1982 to 1992.

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
1988-1992	1156
1982-1985	1156

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.	1156

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Additional Notes

The 1156 is the back up light bulb size for the Nissan Stanza across all listed model years.
The model years covered by these specifications span 1982-1985 and 1988-1992.
The 1156 is an ANSI-standardized bulb type recognized in both the United States and Canada.
It is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function rather than switching between two brightness levels as a dual-filament bulb would.
The 1156 uses a BA15s bayonet base, a single-contact mount that locks into the socket with a twist rather than a threaded connection.
The bulb operates at 12 volts, consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in passenger vehicles of this era.
At 21 watts, the 1156 falls within the typical power range for incandescent automotive signal and reverse lighting applications.
Because the 1156 is a single-filament type, it is not interchangeable with dual-filament variants such as the 1157, despite the similar bayonet base style, as the contact configurations differ.