Pontiac Parisienne License Plate Bulb Size

The Pontiac Parisienne license plate light requires a 194 bulb size for proper installation and function. Data for the specified lighting component covers the range from 1983 to 1986.

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
1983-1986	194

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

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Additional Notes

The Pontiac Parisienne used the 194 bulb for its license plate position across the 1983-1986 model years.
The 194 is an ANSI-standardized bulb recognized in both the United States and Canada, meaning it conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical specifications shared across those markets.
It is a miniature wedge-base bulb, classified under the T10 designation, which refers to its tubular shape with a width of 10 eighths of an inch.
The wedge base design means the bulb is held in its socket by the tension of the base itself rather than by a separate bayonet or screw mechanism.
The 194 operates at 12 volts, which is consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in conventional passenger vehicles of that era.
Its rated wattage of 3.78W places it in the low-power category, reflecting its role as an illumination source for a small surface area rather than a high-output lighting function.
Because the 194 is an ANSI-standardized type, it is physically and electrically interchangeable with other bulbs sharing that designation across different manufacturers, provided the replacement meets the same voltage and wattage ratings.