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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2005 | PC74 | T5+PCB | Check Price |
| 2001 | PC195 | PC195 | Check Price |
| 1998-2000 | PC161 | PC161 | Check Price |
| 1997 | PC74 | T5+PCB | Check Price |
| 1985 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1983-1984 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1982 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1981 | 161 | 161 | Check Price |
| 1979-1980 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1978 | 161 | 161 | Check Price |
| 1977 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1976 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1975 | 1445 | 1445 | Check Price |
| 1973-1974 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1955-1958 | 57 | 57 | Check Price |
| 1954 | 53 | 53 | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5) with printed circuit board twist-lock socket, for instrument clusters. 12V, 1.4W. | PC74 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with printed circuit board twist-lock socket, for instrument clusters. 12V. | PC195 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with printed circuit board twist-lock socket, for instrument clusters. 12V. | PC161 | Check Price |
| 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). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W. | 161 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 1445 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W. | 57 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 53 | Check Price |