(2002 max SE)
I am trying to find what type of bulb I need for the map light.
Yes, I have tried to search but all I come up w/ is led replacements.
I just want the stock bulb.
Also, where can I get it, dealer only?

Its not on this site either. http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...otiveLighting/

 

I'm looking for that bulb too for my I30!

Looks like this http://forums.maxima.org/7676496-post342.html

 

For some reason the bulb isn't listed, wasn't listed in the Autozone database either.

May be, or may not be a dumb question...but have you tried removing the bulb and either reading the markings or simply matching it to a similar looking bulb?

 

Here's some googling result

Looks like this one here, but the wattage is different https://www.interlight.biz/light-bulb/57&ID=FROOGLE-US
Mine says 12V 10W
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/228537-map-...-question.html
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?p=2886932

 

Nissan uses a special bulb that is much brighter than any standard replacement bulb. Like KilJim says, it is a 10 watt bulb while all the standard replacements are (I think) 6 watts. Nissan has been using this bulb for years, I went through this with my 3rd gen. I finally admitted defeat and went to the dealer and got some. Of course the price was higher than a parts store but it really wasn't outrageous.

 

OK then the stealership it is for this one.

 

 

Update:

I just came back from Walmart, bought a pair of GE Standard 1895/BP2 bulbs which looked to be the same shape and voltage
They work just fine, not sure if they're less bright or not, but they cost under $2 for the pair

 

BTW, it's a 12v, 6 watt, Nissan P/N: 262825L300

 

Ba9s base bulbs work too, I have led boards in my map lights with that base.

 

^^^
This. It's a standard BA9S socket. Note, if you replace it with a LED, you're going to have to swap the polarity; (i.e., snip & swap the wires.)

I'm using this little guy here. Much brighter, white light, but not at all distracting. Very happy with it.