Toyota Cressida License Plate Bulb Size

The Toyota Cressida license plate light uses unique bulb sizes 194, 168, and 89 depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Available data covers the range from 1978 to 1992 for the components listed in the provided chart.

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
1991-1992	194
1990	168
1989	194
1988	89
1987	168
1978-1986	89

Bulb Specifications

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

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Additional Notes

The Toyota Cressida license plate bulb specifications span the 1978-1992 model years, covering three distinct bulb types across that range: the 194, 168, and 89.
The bulb 89 is the most frequently specified type across the Cressida lineup, appearing in the 1978-1988 model years with the exception of 1987, as well as 1986 through 1980 without interruption.
The 89 bulb operates on a BA15s single-contact bayonet base and runs at 12V with a rated output of 13W, making it a notably higher-wattage unit than the T10 wedge types used in later model years.
The 89 is classified as a lower-wattage variant of the 1156 bulb family, sharing the same BA15s base but drawing significantly less power than a standard 1156, which typically operates at around 26.9W.
The 194 and 168 bulbs are both T10 miniature wedge types and share the same physical base format, though they are not identical in wattage. The 194 is rated at 3.78W while the 168 is rated at 4.9W.
Because the 194 and 168 share the T10 wedge base, physical fitment between the two is possible, but the wattage difference means they are not direct electrical equivalents and substitution may affect light output.
The Toyota Cressida (1990) uses the 168 bulb for its license plate position, while the adjacent 1989 and 1991-1992 model years use the 194, indicating that the T10 socket was retained across those years despite the wattage change.
All three bulb types specified for the Cressida conform to ANSI standards recognized in both the United States and Canada, indicating compatibility with North American automotive lighting regulations.