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Map light bulbs on an '03 convertible

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Old 05-03-2015, 01:56 PM
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Default Map light bulbs on an '03 convertible

Owners manual states #575 bulbs. I did a search online and that reveals "festoon-type" bulbs, the ones that look like old fuses. They do not appear to fit on the space provided on each corner. Mine is missing both bulbs. Any idea how these are/look greatly appreciated, before I look to my local Advance APs

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Old 05-06-2015, 11:55 PM
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As far as I can find there were two types of map bulbs... 578 and 194. The kool thing is most can be gotten in LED now.

Wait..I may be looking at 2004 ones. I found another site saying 575 like you said dont fit. Hmmmm.
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Old 05-12-2015, 03:14 AM
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Get them both and return the one that doesn’t fit. They aren’t that expensive. 50/50 chance you’ll pick right the first time… Good luck...
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If the manual calls for a 575 bulb, get a 575 bulb.
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Old 05-13-2015, 11:59 PM
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Ok, got it sorted out, it's actually a 194 bulb, don/t know why manual says 575, 575 is the one for the coupe. I ended up getting a 168, which is the 194 with one more watt output, as the two map lights are kinda "poor" illumination as dome lights...
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