Buick Century Instrument Panel Bulb Size
The Buick Century instrument panel utilizes bulb sizes PC74, PC195, PC161, 168, 194, 161, 1445, 57, and 53. Available data covers the span from 1954 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
| Years | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| 2002-2005 | PC74 |
| 2001 | PC195 |
| 1998-2000 | PC161 |
| 1997 | PC74 |
| 1985 | 168 |
| 1983-1984 | 194 |
| 1982 | 168 |
| 1981 | 161 |
| 1979-1980 | 194 |
| 1978 | 161 |
| 1977 | 194 |
| 1976 | 168 |
| 1975 | 1445 |
| 1973-1974 | 168 |
| 1955-1958 | 57 |
| 1954 | 53 |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5) with printed circuit board twist-lock socket, for instrument clusters. 12V, 1.4W. | PC74 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with printed circuit board twist-lock socket, for instrument clusters. 12V. | PC195 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with printed circuit board twist-lock socket, for instrument clusters. 12V. | PC161 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W. | 168 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W. | 161 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 1445 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W. | 57 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 53 |