Toyota Celica License Plate Bulb Size

The Toyota Celica license plate component utilizes 168, 194, and 89 bulb sizes depending on the specific production period. Available information covers the span from 1971 through 2002.

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
1993-2002	168
1992	89
1987-1991	194
1980-1986	89
1971-1978	89

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	89
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

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Additional Notes

The Toyota Celica license plate position uses three distinct bulb types across its model history: the 168, 89, and 194.
The 168 and 194 are both T10 miniature wedge bulbs operating at 12V, though they differ in wattage. The 168 draws 4.9W while the 194 draws 3.78W, making them physically similar but electrically distinct.
The 89 bulb uses a BA15s bayonet base rather than a wedge base, which means it is physically incompatible with sockets designed for the 168 or 194 despite sharing the same 12V operating voltage.
The 168 is the most consistently specified bulb across the Toyota Celica's license plate position, covering the 1993-2002 model years.
The 89 bulb, rated at 13W, draws considerably more power than either the 168 or 194, both of which operate below 5W.
The 194 was specified for the Toyota Celica (1987-1991) license plate position, representing a period between two separate spans of 89 usage.
The 89 bulb is described as a lower wattage variant of the 1156, which itself is a common single-filament BA15s automotive bulb. This relationship indicates a shared base type but a reduced power draw compared to the 1156.
All three bulb types conform to ANSI standards applicable in both the United States and Canada, indicating standardized electrical and physical tolerances across the North American market.
The 1992 Toyota Celica uses the 89 bulb, placing it outside the 194 specification range of the immediately surrounding years and aligning it instead with the earlier 89-based fitment group.