Plymouth Volare Map Light Bulb Size

The Plymouth Volare map light requires a 562 bulb size for the interior lighting fixture. Data for the specified component covers the period from 1976 through 1980.

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
1976-1980	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 Plymouth Volare uses the 562 bulb for the map light across the 1976-1980 model years.
The 562 is an ANSI-standardized bulb, meaning it conforms to a defined specification recognized in both the United States and Canada.
The 562 is a festoon-type bulb, which is a cylindrical lamp that mounts by pressing its end caps into spring-loaded contacts rather than inserting into a socket.
The 562 bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 12 watts, placing it within the range typical of low-current interior lighting applications.
The 562 has a length of 44mm, which is a critical fitment factor, as festoon bulbs must physically span the distance between their mounting contacts.
Because festoon bulbs are sized by length, a replacement must match the 44mm specification to seat correctly in the Plymouth Volare map light housing.