American Motors Eagle Dome Light Bulb Size

The American Motors Eagle dome light requires bulb sizes 561 and 211-2 for interior illumination. Data for the lighting components covers the period from 1980 through 1988.

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
1988	561
1986-1987	211-2
1983-1985	561
1980-1981	211-2

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 44mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V, 12W.	561
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	211-2

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Additional Notes

The American Motors Eagle dome light specifications reference two bulb types across the listed model years: the 561 and the 211-2.
Both the 561 and the 211-2 are ANSI-standardized festoon bulbs rated at 12V and 12W, meaning they share identical voltage and wattage characteristics.
A festoon bulb is a cylindrical lamp that mounts horizontally between two contact points, a form factor common in interior dome and map light applications.
The 561 bulb measures 44mm in length and makes contact through end-cap terminals, where the metal caps at each end of the bulb body serve as the electrical contacts.
The 211-2 bulb measures 41mm in length and uses an SV8.5 base, a specific festoon base type where the contacts are positioned differently from a plain end-cap design.
Although both bulbs operate at the same voltage and wattage, the 3mm difference in length and the distinct base configurations of the 561 and 211-2 mean the two types are not directly interchangeable.
The American Motors Eagle (1983-1985 and 1988) uses the 561 bulb for the dome light, while the 1986-1987 model years use the 211-2.
The 1980-1981 model years also use the 211-2 bulb, consistent with the fitment seen in the mid-1980s entries for that type.