Miniture Lamps for the doors

[dherv10@xxxx]

Group, This has come up several times so I took a brand new in 
original bag DeLorean door lamp holder to do the fitness test with. 
Then I went out to my 11004 vin car and took all the door lamps out. 
Then I got my Sylvania/Osram catalog for 1993 out to start 
comparing.It boils down to this: All the Wedge base 14 volt lamps 
have the same diagram or foot print T-31/4 and filament style for our 
application ( C2F ). The problem I found in trying to put the bulbs 
in the new sockets was quality control when making the bulbs. They 
are supposed to be 10.3mm width on the bulb and the base but most 
were over due to sloppy glass molding. Some were almost 11.00mm. 
So, I took a small blade screw driver and pushed against the 
sides of the metal contact in the socket at the top and increased the 
width just enough for a 161 bulb to fit. The 161,158,194,193,168 all 
have the same physical properties as above, the only difference is 
the current draw and the life. So, 
The 161 is the most common, with the least amount of current draw 
0.19 amps and rated 4000 hrs +. Look in the package and try to find 
the bulbs that don't have little bulges on the base sides. The more 
uniform they are the easier they will fit. I hope this helps someone 
clear up as to what to use for the doors. The 161 is also used for 
the dash lights. Naturally, If you can't find them, I have them. 
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com
P.S. If you have a bulb and need to know the specifications,email me.