Suzuki Sidekick License Plate Bulb Size

The Suzuki Sidekick license plate light requires 168 and 194 bulb sizes for proper illumination of the rear registration area. Data for the specified components covers the 1989 to 1998 range.

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
1996-1998	168
1994-1995	194
1992-1993	168
1991	194
1990	168
1989	194

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

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Additional Notes

The Suzuki Sidekick uses two bulb sizes for its license plate light across the 1989-1998 model years: the 168 and the 194.
Both the 168 and 194 are ANSI-standardized miniature wedge bulbs of the T10 type, rated at 12 volts.
Although both bulbs share the same T10 wedge base and voltage rating, they are not identical in power draw. The 168 draws 4.9 watts, while the 194 draws 3.78 watts.
The physical interchangeability of the 168 and 194 is not guaranteed by their shared base type alone, as the difference in wattage reflects a difference in filament design that can affect light output and socket compatibility.
The 168 bulb is the more frequently specified of the two across the Sidekick's production span, appearing in the 1990, 1992-1993, and 1996-1998 model years.
The 194 bulb is specified for the 1989, 1991, 1994-1995 model years of the Sidekick.
The 1994-1995 Suzuki Sidekick requires the 194 bulb, which differs from the 168 used in the immediately preceding 1993 model year and the immediately following 1996 model year.