Pontiac Star Chief Instrument Panel Bulb Size
The Pontiac Star Chief instrument panel utilizes bulb sizes 1895, 257, 1816, 53, 57, and 1896. Data for the specific components covers the range from 1954 to 1966.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1964-1966 | 1895 |
| 1963 | 257 |
| 1961-1962 | 1816 |
| 1960 | 53 |
| 1958-1959 | 257 |
| 1957 | 57 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1955 | 57 |
| 1954 | 1896 |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W. | 1895 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon or BA9s base instrument bulb. 12V, 2W. | 257 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T3.25). 12V, 4W. | 1816 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 2W. | 53 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 1W. | 57 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W. | 1896 |