Suzuki XL-7 License Plate Bulb Size

The Suzuki XL-7 license plate light uses 168 and 12961 bulb sizes for the exterior lighting system. Available data for the specified components covers the period from 2002 through 2009.

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
2007-2009	168
2006	12961
2002-2005	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961

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Additional Notes

The 168 bulb is an ANSI-standardized miniature wedge type with a T10 form factor, rated at 12 volts and 4.9 watts, and is used in the Suzuki XL-7 license plate position for the 2002-2005 and 2007-2009 model years.
The 2006 Suzuki XL-7 uses the 12961 bulb, a Philips part number designation for a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12 volts and 5 watts.
Both the 168 and 12961 share the T10 wedge form factor, meaning they are physically similar in shape, though they originate from different standardization systems, one being an ANSI designation and the other a manufacturer part number.
The W2.1x9.5d base notation on the 12961 describes the base width in millimeters and the pin spacing, which is the standard base geometry for T10 wedge bulbs.
The wattage difference between the 168 (4.9W) and the 12961 (5W) is minimal, but the two bulbs carry distinct part designations and are listed separately across different model years, indicating they are not interchangeable without verification of fitment.