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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 161 | 161 | Check Price |
| 1983-1986 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1980-1982 | 161 | 161 | Check Price |
| 1978-1979 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1977 | 161 | 161 | Check Price |
| 1974-1976 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1973 | 161 | 161 | Check Price |
| 1972 | 192 | 192 | Check Price |
| 1965-1970 | 194 | W5W | Check Price |
| 1962-1964 | 1816 | 1816 | Check Price |
| 1961 | 158 | 158 | Check Price |
| 1960 | 53 | 53 | Check Price |
| 1959 | 57 | 57 | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W. | 161 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 | 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, 4.9W. | 168 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3W. | 192 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T3.25). 12V, 4W. | 1816 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3W. | 158 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 53 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W. | 57 | Check Price |