Toyota Cressida Glove Box Bulb Size

The Toyota Cressida glove box light uses bulb size 161 or 194 depending on the specific vehicle configuration. Data for the bulb sizes covers the range from 1985 to 1992.

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
1989-1992	161
1985-1986	194

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W.	161
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

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Additional Notes

The 161 and 194 bulbs are both classified under the ANSI standard for the US and Canadian markets, and both share the T10 miniature wedge base format, meaning they are physically interchangeable in terms of socket fitment.
Despite sharing the same T10 base, the 161 and 194 bulbs differ in wattage. The 161 operates at 1W, while the 194 draws 3.78W, making them electrically distinct at the same 12V operating voltage.
The Toyota Cressida uses the 161 bulb for the glove box across the 1989-1992 model years, while the 1985-1986 model years use the 194 bulb instead.
Because the 161 and 194 share the T10 wedge base, a 194 bulb can physically seat in a socket designed for a 161, but the higher wattage of the 194 may exceed the thermal and electrical tolerances of circuits specified for the lower-draw 161.