Buick Electra Instrument Panel Bulb Size
The Buick Electra instrument panel utilizes unique bulb sizes 161, 194, 168, 192, 1816, 158, 53, and 57 across various production periods. Data for the specified components covers the range from 1959 through 1990.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 161 |
| 1983-1986 | 194 |
| 1980-1982 | 161 |
| 1978-1979 | 194 |
| 1977 | 161 |
| 1974-1976 | 168 |
| 1973 | 161 |
| 1972 | 192 |
| 1965-1970 | 194 |
| 1962-1964 | 1816 |
| 1961 | 158 |
| 1960 | 53 |
| 1959 | 57 |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W. | 161 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W. | 168 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3W. | 192 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T3.25). 12V, 4W. | 1816 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3W. | 158 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 53 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W. | 57 |