Dodge Magnum Map Light Bulb Size

Additional Notes

• The Dodge Magnum map light specifications cover two distinct production eras: the 1978-1979 models and the 2005-2008 models.
• Three bulb types are referenced across these specifications: the 214-2, the 578, and the 562, all of which are ANSI-standard festoon bulbs rated for the US and Canadian markets.
• All three bulb types share an identical electrical rating of 12 volts and 12 watts, meaning they draw the same power and operate at the same voltage.
• The 214-2 and 578 are both 41mm festoon bulbs, making them physically the same length, but they differ in base type. The 214-2 uses an SV8.5 base with a center-pin contact, while the 578 uses end-cap contacts at each end of the bulb body.
• Because the 214-2 and 578 differ in contact design, they are not interchangeable despite sharing the same length and wattage.
• The 214-2 bulb is specified for the Dodge Magnum in 2005, 2007, and 2008, while the 2006 model year uses the 578 instead.
• The 562 bulb, specified for the 1978-1979 Magnum, is 44mm in length with end-cap contacts, making it physically longer than both the 214-2 and the 578.
• The 3mm length difference between the 562 and the 578 means these two end-cap festoon bulbs are not interchangeable, as festoon holders are sized to grip the bulb at a fixed length.