American Motors Ambassador Instrument Panel Bulb Size

The American Motors Ambassador instrument panel uses bulb sizes 57, 158, 194, 257, 1445, 1816, and 1893. Data for the specified components covers the range from 1958 to 1974.

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

YearsBulb Size
1973-1974194
19721445
1970158
19691893
1968158
1967257
19661816
19651445
1964158
19631445
1961-196257
1960257
195957
1958257

Bulb Specifications

Description Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.194
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W.1445
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3W.158
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 2W.1893
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon or BA9s base instrument bulb. 12V, 2W.257
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T3.25). 12V, 4W.1816
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W.57

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