Buick Skylark Map Light Bulb Size

The Buick Skylark map light utilizes bulb sizes 89, 90, 168, 194, 562, 1004, 211-2, 212-2, and 214-2. Available data for the specified components covers the range from 1962 to 1998.

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
1996-1998	168
1995	214-2
1992-1994	168
1989-1991	562
1988	211-2
1987	562
1983-1986	212-2
1982	1004
1980	1004
1972	211-2
1971	194
1963-1970	89
1962	90

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	214-2
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 44mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V, 12W.	562
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	211-2
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	212-2
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Variant of 1157. 12V, 21/5W.	1004
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	89
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 13W.	90

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Additional Notes

The bulb size 168 is the most frequently specified map light bulb for the Buick Skylark, covering the 1992-1998 model years with the exception of 1995. It is a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 4.9W.
The 1995 Buick Skylark uses a 214-2 bulb for the map light, which is a festoon type with an SV8.5 base, 41mm in length, rated at 12V and 12W. This differs from the 168 wedge bulb used in surrounding model years.
Festoon bulbs appear across multiple size designations in these specifications. The 211-2, 212-2, and 214-2 are all 41mm festoon bulbs with SV8.5 bases rated at 12V and 12W, making them physically and electrically similar despite carrying different ANSI designations.
The 562 is a 44mm festoon bulb with end-cap contacts, rated at 12V and 12W. Its slightly longer body distinguishes it from the 41mm SV8.5-based festoon types and makes it non-interchangeable with the 211-2, 212-2, or 214-2 despite sharing the same voltage and wattage ratings.
The 1983-1986 Skylark map light specifications call for the 212-2 festoon bulb, while the 1988 and 1972 model years use the 211-2. Both share identical physical and electrical ratings, though they carry separate ANSI designations.
The 1004 bulb, specified for the 1980 and 1982 Skylark, is a dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base rated at 12V and 21/5W. It is described as a variant of the 1157 and is electrically distinct from all other bulb types listed in these specifications.
The bulbs 89 and 90 are both single-filament types with BA15s bayonet bases rated at 12V and 13W. The 89 is specified for the 1963-1968 Skylark map light, while the 90 is specified solely for the 1962 model year.
The 194 wedge bulb, specified for the 1971 Skylark, operates at 12V and 3.78W. Although it shares the T10 wedge form factor with the 168, its lower wattage output means the two are not direct equivalents.
Several bulb types across these specifications share the same voltage and wattage values yet use different base types, such as the wedge, festoon, and bayonet configurations. Base type compatibility is a relevant factor when assessing interchangeability between size designations.
All bulb sizes listed in these specifications conform to ANSI standards applicable in both the United States and Canada, and all operate on a 12V electrical system consistent with standard automotive use.