Toyota Tacoma Ash Tray Bulb Size

The Toyota Tacoma ash tray requires a bulb with a size of 74 for the interior lighting component. Data for the specific bulb requirements covers the period from 1995 through 1997.

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
1995-1997	74

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 1.4W.	74

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Additional Notes

The T5 miniature wedge bulb, designated ANSI type 74, is the ash tray bulb specified for the Toyota Tacoma across the 1995-1997 model years. It operates at 12 volts and draws 1.4 watts, placing it among the lowest-wattage bulb types found in automotive interior applications.
The T5 designation refers to the bulb's tubular envelope, which is five-eighths of an inch wide. This compact form factor is standard for instrument panel and interior accent lighting positions where space is limited.
The wedge base design of the type 74 means the bulb is held in its socket by the tension of the base contacts alone, with no separate metal bayonet or screw fitting involved. Replacement requires a direct wedge-type socket; bayonet or festoon sockets are not compatible.
The ANSI type 74 designation confirms the bulb meets a standardized specification recognized in both the United States and Canada, meaning units from different manufacturers sharing this designation are expected to be interchangeable within the same socket type.