Nissan Z Glove Box Bulb Size

Additional Notes

• The T10 miniature wedge bulb, designated under ANSI standard 158, is the glove box bulb type used in the 2023-2024 Nissan Z. It operates at 12 volts with a 3-watt power draw.
• The T10 form factor is a wedge-base design, meaning the bulb is held in its socket by the tension of the base itself rather than by pins or a bayonet mechanism. This construction is common in low-current interior lighting applications.
• The ANSI 158 designation applies to both the United States and Canada, indicating the specification conforms to a shared North American standardization for this bulb type.
• At 3 watts, the 158 bulb draws minimal current, which is consistent with its role in a small interior compartment where sustained illumination at low power is the primary requirement.
• The T10 designation refers to the bulb's tubular envelope, with the numeric portion indicating a width of 10 eighths of an inch. This sizing is a standard reference used across many automotive interior lighting positions.
• The 158 bulb shares the T10 wedge base with several other ANSI-designated bulbs, such as the 194 and 168, though those types differ in wattage. Substituting a higher-wattage T10 variant risks exceeding the thermal tolerance of the glove box socket.