Pontiac Sunfire Dome Light Bulb Size

The Pontiac Sunfire dome light uses bulb size 906 or 562 depending on the specific production period for the vehicle. Available information covers the range from 1995 to 2005.

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
1998-2005	906
1995-1997	562

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 8W.	906
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 44mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V, 12W.	562

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Additional Notes

The Pontiac Sunfire dome light uses one of two bulb types depending on the model year: the 906 for 1998-2005 and the 562 for 1995-1997.
Both bulb types are ANSI-standardized for the US and Canadian markets, meaning they conform to a defined set of electrical and physical specifications.
The 906 is a T10 miniature wedge bulb, a form factor that uses a wedge-shaped base to make contact with the socket rather than relying on pins or end caps.
The 906 operates at 12 volts and draws 8 watts, placing it in the lower power range for interior lighting applications.
The 562 is a festoon-style bulb with a 44mm length and end-cap contacts, meaning the electrical connections are made at each end of the cylindrical bulb body.
The 562 operates at 12 volts and draws 12 watts, making it a higher-wattage bulb than the 906 used in later model years.
The 906 and 562 use physically incompatible socket types, as the wedge base and festoon end-cap contact designs are not interchangeable with each other.
The transition from the 562 to the 906 occurred between the 1997 and 1998 model years, representing a change in both socket design and wattage for the dome light position.