Chevrolet Corsica Ash Tray Bulb Size

The Chevrolet Corsica ash tray utilizes bulb sizes 161 and 168 for illumination purposes within the interior lighting system. Data for the specified components covers the range from 1987 to 1996.

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
1995-1996	161	161	Check Price
1994	168	W5W	Check Price
1990-1993	161	161	Check Price
1987-1989	168	W5W	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, 4.9W.	168	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W.	W5W	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Chevrolet Corsica ash tray uses two distinct bulb sizes across its production run: the 161 and the 168, both of which are ANSI-standardized miniature wedge bulbs of the T10 type rated at 12 volts.
Although the 161 and 168 share the same T10 wedge base and 12-volt rating, they are not interchangeable due to a significant difference in wattage: the 161 draws 1 watt, while the 168 draws 4.9 watts.
The 161 bulb is specified for the Chevrolet Corsica across the 1990-1993 and 1995-1996 model years, making it the more frequently used of the two bulb types for this application.
The 168 bulb is specified for the 1987-1989 and 1994 model years.
The T10 designation refers to a tubular bulb form with a wedge base, a common format in low-voltage automotive interior lighting applications.
The wattage difference between the 161 and the 168 means the 168 produces noticeably more heat during operation, a relevant consideration given the confined space of an ash tray housing.
Both bulb types conform to ANSI standards applicable in the United States and Canada, indicating standardized physical and electrical tolerances across manufacturers.
The 1994 model year stands apart from the surrounding years in that it uses the 168 rather than the 161, representing a single-year reversion to the higher-wattage specification.