Oldsmobile Bravada License Plate Bulb Size

The Oldsmobile Bravada license plate light uses 12961, 194, and 67 bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Data for the provided bulb sizes covers the range from 1991 to 2004.

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
2002-2004	12961
1996-2001	194
1991-1994	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). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194
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 Oldsmobile Bravada license plate bulb specification changed twice across its production run, with three distinct bulb types used depending on the model year.
The 1991-1994 Bravada uses the 67 bulb, an ANSI-standard single-filament type with a BA15s bayonet base rated at 12V and 8W. The BA15s base is a single-contact bayonet fitting, which is physically incompatible with the wedge-base bulbs used in later model years.
The 1996-2001 Bravada uses the 194, an ANSI-standard T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 3.78W. The T10 designation refers to the bulb's tubular form factor, measured in eighths of an inch.
The 2002-2004 Bravada uses the 12961, a Philips-designated T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W.
Both the 194 and the 12961 share the T10 form factor and a wedge-style base, but they differ in wattage. The 194 draws 3.78W while the 12961 draws 5W, and the two carry different base designations, which may affect fitment depending on socket design.
The 67 bulb is described as a lower-wattage variant of the 1156. While both share the BA15s bayonet base, the 67 operates at 8W compared to the 1156's higher output, making them non-interchangeable in applications where wattage tolerance is a factor.
The W2.1x9.5d base designation on the 12961 is a metric IEC specification describing the wedge pin width and insertion depth, distinguishing it from other wedge-base bulbs that may appear physically similar but differ in socket fit.
The 194 is recognized under both US and Canadian ANSI standards, indicating broad availability across North American markets.