Dodge Ramcharger Map Light Bulb Size

The Dodge Ramcharger map light requires a 562 bulb size for proper installation and function within the interior overhead lighting assembly. Available data covers the range from 1983 to 1993.

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
1983-1993	562

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 44mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V, 12W.	562

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Additional Notes

The Dodge Ramcharger map light uses the 562 bulb across all listed model years, spanning 1983-1993.
The 562 is an ANSI-standardized bulb, meaning its specifications are defined by a recognized North American standards body and are consistent across manufacturers in the US and Canada.
The 562 is a festoon-type bulb, which is a cylindrical lamp that makes electrical contact through metal caps at each end rather than through a base socket.
The 562 bulb has a 44mm length, which is a critical fitment factor, as festoon bulbs must physically span the contact points of the housing to seat correctly.
The 562 operates at 12 volts and 12 watts, values consistent with standard automotive interior lighting circuits.
Because the 562 uses end-cap contacts, any replacement bulb must match both the 44mm length and the end-cap contact style to fit the Ramcharger map light housing properly.
The uninterrupted use of the 562 across the entire 1983-1993 span of the Dodge Ramcharger indicates a stable, unchanged map light housing design throughout that production period.