How do you read a light bulb part number?
How to use the chart: The code number of a bulb consists of a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb and the number relates to the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. The most commonly used household bulb is the A-19.
How do you turn on the interior lights on a Honda Pilot?
The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses. The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses when the front interior light switch is in the door activated position.
What do the numbers on my light bulb mean?
The code number of a bulb consists of a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb and the number relates to the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. The bulb is “A” type and the diameter would be 23/8″. A 65BR40 is a 65 watt reflector 5″ in diameter.
What kind of light bulb do I need to read a map?
The lights have a low-output bulb in them to allow the passenger to use the light without blinding the driver but providing enough light to read a map or see other items in the cab at night. If the bulb burns out, it can be easily replaced with a 168 bulb available from any auto-parts store.
What kind of light bulbs should I replace in my car?
– Replacement interior dome light bulbs are typically 10W Festoon base. – Replacement map light bulbs come in two types depending on the vehicle. It is either a peanut light bulb, or a Festoon base light bulb. Common examples of car interior lights are the dome light and map lights.
How to replace a map light bulb in a Dodge Ram 1500?
If the bulb burns out, it can be easily replaced with a 168 bulb available from any auto-parts store. Insert a small, flat screwdriver into the gap in the outer edge of the lens of the map light and the push in on the tab on the lens. Do not pry to hard or you may break the tab on the lens.
How do you remove a lens from a map light?
Insert a small, flat screwdriver into the gap in the outer edge of the lens of the map light and the push in on the tab on the lens. Do not pry to hard or you may break the tab on the lens. Pull the lens down and swing it out of the way. Grasp the bulb and pull it out of the fixture, then discard the bulb.
What kind of light bulb does a map light use?
If your car’s map light uses a Festoon base light bulb, pop it out using your fingers or the interior trim removal tool. But if your map light is equipped with a peanut light bulb, unscrew the bulb as you would a normal household light bulb.
– Replacement interior dome light bulbs are typically 10W Festoon base. – Replacement map light bulbs come in two types depending on the vehicle. It is either a peanut light bulb, or a Festoon base light bulb. Common examples of car interior lights are the dome light and map lights.
How do you test a new light bulb?
Test if the newly installed light bulb works by turning the dome light switch ON. Pop the lens back into place paying close attention to the plastic tabs that hold it to the dome light. Identify where the hinge and the plastic tabs are on your map light.
How do you replace a dome light bulb?
Insert your screwdriver or interior trim removal tool and gently wiggle the lens free. Be very careful not to break the plastic tabs which secure the lens to the dome light. Take this opportunity to clean the lens. Pop out the old light bulb, and insert the replacement, being careful not to crack or break the bulb.