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License plate bulb. W5W, 168, or 2825?

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by plunk10, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. plunk10

    plunk10 Junior Member

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    So the owners manual calls for a type W5W bulb in the license plate. None of the auto parts stores listed that part number, so I did some research to find that W5W is also known as part #168.
    List of automotive light bulb types - Wikipedia

    Auto parts stores also listed 2825, which is apparently an LED bulb.

    Being only $3 more, I'm tempted to go with LED, but for a license plate, it doesn't really matter to me, as long as it lasts a long time. Couldn't find an instructional video on youtube, but the owners manual seems to explain it fairly well.

    What type did you use?

    For the record, I'm at 106K miles, and just noticed one of the bulbs being out. Every other bulb on my car is still working great.
     
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  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Not sure if it's the same as regular 3rd gen Prius but if it is, Toyota part number is:

    00234-00192

    Those are $2.40 apiece (CDN) at my dealership.
     
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    purchased the Yorkim via Amazon, and love it!
     
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