The Suzuki Esteem side marker requires bulb size 194 or 1157 depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Information for the listed components covers the range from 1995 to 2002.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Suzuki Esteem uses the 168 bulb for both front and rear side marker positions across the 1995-2002 model years.
The 168 is a miniature wedge bulb, classified under the T10 form factor, which refers to its tubular shape with a width of 10 millimeters.
The 168 bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 4.9 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of marker and courtesy lighting applications.
The 168 is an ANSI-standardized bulb, meaning its physical and electrical specifications are governed by a recognized industry standard applicable in both the United States and Canada.
The wedge base design of the 168 bulb means it is held in its socket by the tension of the base itself, with no separate metal contact pins or screw shell.
The T10 wedge form factor is shared by several bulb numbers, including the 194 and 147, though those variants differ in wattage and are not interchangeable without accounting for those electrical differences.
The uniform use of the 168 across both the front and rear side marker positions on the Suzuki Esteem means a single bulb type serves all four side marker sockets on the vehicle.