Toyota Cressida Tail Light Bulb Size

The Toyota Cressida tail light utilizes a single 1157 bulb size for the rear lighting assembly across all listed vehicle production periods. Data for the specified component covers the range from 1978 through 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
1978-1992	1157

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157

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Additional Notes

The Toyota Cressida uses the 1157 bulb for the tail light position across all listed model years, spanning 1978-1992.
The 1157 is a dual-filament bulb, meaning it serves two lighting functions within a single unit, typically combining stop light and tail light operation at different brightness levels.
It operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 21 watts on the high-filament circuit and 5 watts on the low-filament circuit, reflecting the difference between active braking illumination and passive running light output.
The 1157 uses a BAY15d bayonet base, which is an offset twin-pin mount. The asymmetric pin placement prevents incorrect insertion, ensuring the high and low filaments are connected to the correct circuits.
The 1157 conforms to ANSI standards and is rated for use in the United States and Canada, indicating it meets defined performance and dimensional requirements for those markets.
The BAY15d base of the 1157 is not interchangeable with single-filament bayonet bases such as the BA15s, which shares a similar form but lacks the second pin required for dual-filament operation.