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Buick Electra Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Buick Electra from 1959 to 1989. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Buick electra changed low beam specifications across model years — 1959–1975: H5006; 1976–1986: H4656; 1987–1989: 9004. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1959 – 1989
31 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fog Light | 881(1989–1989) | 1 years | Consistent |
| Low Beam | H5006(1959–1975) H4656(1976–1986) 9004(1987–1989) | 31 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 194(1968–1989) 168(1977–1982) 1157(1971–1971) | 22 years | Changed |
| High Beam | H5001(1959–1975) H4651(1976–1989) 9005(1987–1987) | 31 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 1157(1964–1982) 1156(1986–1989) | 23 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 194(1972–1989) 168(1977–1981) | 18 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 1156(1964–1989) | 26 years | Consistent |
| Map Light | 912(1988–1988) 194(1971–1971) | 2 years | Changed |
| Tail Light | 1157(1964–1980) 194(1983–1987) 168(1977–1982) | 24 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 1157A(1964–1982) | 19 years | Consistent |
| Parking Light | 1157A(1965–1982) 1157(1964–1964) | 19 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 1157(1964–1982) | 19 years | Consistent |
| Dome Light | 194(1971–1971) | 1 years | Consistent |
| Trunk Light | 194(1971–1971) | 1 years | Consistent |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have bulb size data for the Buick Electra from 1959 to 1989, covering 31 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Buick Electra changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1959–1975: H5006; 1976–1986: H4656; 1987–1989: 9004. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Buick Electra uses a H5006 bulb for the low beam and a H5001 for the high beam, and a 881 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Buick Electra uses a H5006 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.
Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.