Buick Skylark Parking Brake Indicator Bulb Size
The Buick Skylark parking brake indicator utilizes unique bulb sizes 74, 161, 194, 257, 1816, and 1893 depending on the specific production requirements for the vehicle. Available data for the lighting components spans a range from 1961 through 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 | 161 |
| 1993-1995 | 74 |
| 1989-1992 | 161 |
| 1983-1988 | 194 |
| 1981-1982 | 161 |
| 1978-1980 | 194 |
| 1975-1976 | 194 |
| 1972 | 194 |
| 1971 | 1893 |
| 1967-1970 | 194 |
| 1962-1966 | 1816 |
| 1961 | 257 |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W. | 161 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 1.4W. | 74 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 2W. | 1893 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T3.25). 12V, 4W. | 1816 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon or BA9s base instrument bulb. 12V, 2W. | 257 |