Toyota RAV4 Automatic Transmission Indicator Bulb Size

The Toyota RAV4 automatic transmission indicator requires a 74 bulb size for proper illumination of the transmission status display. The replacement chart documents bulb specifications across vehicle production years from 1996 to 2000.

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 Type	Shop
1996-2000	74	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 1.4W.	74	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Toyota RAV4 uses the ANSI 74 bulb for the automatic transmission indicator across the 1996-2000 model years.
The 74 bulb follows the ANSI standard, meaning it conforms to a recognized North American specification used in both the United States and Canada.
It is a miniature wedge-type bulb, classified under the T5 designation, which refers to a tubular glass envelope with a width of 5/8 of an inch.
The wedge base design means the bulb is held in place by the socket gripping the base of the glass itself, with no separate metal base or pins involved.
The 74 bulb operates at 12 volts, consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in passenger vehicles.
At 1.4 watts, the 74 bulb draws very low current, which is typical for instrument panel indicator lighting rather than exterior or high-visibility applications.
Because the same bulb size is specified across all five model years covered, the 74 bulb is interchangeable within the 1996-2000 RAV4 for this particular application.