Buick Century Courtesy Bulb Size
The Buick Century courtesy light uses bulb sizes 168, 194, 562, 906, 1004, 1445, and 212-2 depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Data for the lighting components covers the range from 1973 through 2005.
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
If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.
| Years | US Type | EU Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2005 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1997-1998 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1982-1985 | 562 | 562 | Check Price |
| 1981 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1978-1980 | 906 | 906 | Check Price |
| 1977 | 1004 | 1004 | Check Price |
| 1976 | 1445 | 1445 | Check Price |
| 1975 | 562 | 562 | Check Price |
| 1974 | 212-2 | 212-2 | Check Price |
| 1973 | 1004 | 1004 | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W. | 168 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W. | W5W | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 44mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V, 12W. | 562 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 8W. | 906 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Variant of 1157. 12V, 21/5W. | 1004 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 1445 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W. | 212-2 | Check Price |