Toyota Van License Plate Bulb Size

The Toyota Van license plate component requires a bulb size of 89 for proper illumination. Data for the specified vehicle covers the range from 1984 through 1989.

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
1984-1989	89	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	89	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Toyota Van uses the 89 bulb for its license plate position across all listed model years, spanning 1984-1989.
The 89 bulb follows the ANSI standard, making it a recognized specification in both the United States and Canada.
It is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function rather than combining multiple roles such as stop and tail in a shared housing.
The 89 uses a BA15s bayonet base, a single-contact fitting where the bulb is inserted and rotated to lock into place.
Operating at 12 volts and 13 watts, the 89 is a lower-wattage variant of the 1156 bulb, which shares the same BA15s base type but draws more power.
Because the 89 and 1156 share a base type, physical fitment into the socket is possible with either bulb, though the wattage difference means they are not direct electrical equivalents for this application.