difference between the 168 and 194 bulbs? marker lamp

[dc]

What's the difference between the 168 and 194 bulbs? These bulbs are for
the side markers and instrument lights.

[rm]

from what I've seen, 194s are brighter than 168s....I've asked this
same question and never got a real answer from anybody.

I was putting 168s in the side/corner markers of my Honda and noticed
that they were not as bright as original lamps...194 was the correct
bulb for the application (although one bulb spec guide said otherwise)

[hogr...@earthlink.net]

What about the difference between an 1157 and a 2057? I have used
them interchangeably with no problems

[Craig Ericsson]

Bulb info -
194 3 candle power (cp)
168 2 cp
http://www.truck-lite.com/bulb.html

Craig

[Robert Hancock]

I believe the 2057 is brighter on both filaments.

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<hogr...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> What about the difference between an 1157 and a 2057? I have used
> them interchangeably with no problems
>
>

[dc]

hey, that's backwards acording to the URL

the 194 is 2 and the 168 is 3

but that's inconsistent with what rm wrote about his 194s being brighter. I
guess I should just try them out then.

Some of the bulbs in the dash are melting the plastic around the bulb. I'm
using 194s that a speedometer repair shop sold me. I brought in the speedo unit
and he recommeneded the 194s for the backlighting. I'm not sure if the melting
was there before or after the 194s were installed. I guess I should just see
what the original bulbs were. Maybe it's in my shop manual.

Craig Ericsson wrote:

> Bulb info -
> 194 3 candle power (cp)
> 168 2 cp
> http://www.truck-lite.com/bulb.html
>
> Craig
>
> rm wrote:
>

[S Crook]

On Fri, 02 Jul 1999 15:45:49 GMT, .@.com (rm) wrote:

According to Phillips and Osram Sylvania Small/Automotive
Lampo data sheets the 168 is 3 CandlePower vs 2 CP for the
194.

Another site with lots of automotive biulb data is:

http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/info/signal_bulbs/

[S Crook]

On Sun, 04 Jul 1999 01:22:35 GMT, "Robert Hancock"
<hanc...@nospamhome.com> wrote:

2057 (equiv to 3057 wedge base) is 32/2 CP 1157 (equiv to
3157) is 32/3 CP so the 1157 is slightly brighter on the dim
filament.
Note that the 2357 (equiv to 3357 & hi-temp base 3457) is
40/3 CP so will be slightly briter on bright filament than
either of the above.

See also: http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/info/signal_bulbs/

>I believe the 2057 is brighter on both filaments.
>
>

[Xavier....@me.com]

On Sunday, July 4, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, dc wrote:
> hey, that's backwards acording to the URL
>
> the 194 is 2 and the 168 is 3
>
> but that's inconsistent with what rm wrote about his 194s being brighter. I
> guess I should just try them out then.
>
> Some of the bulbs in the dash are melting the plastic around the bulb. I'm
> using 194s that a speedometer repair shop sold me. I brought in the speedo unit
> and he recommeneded the 194s for the backlighting. I'm not sure if the melting
> was there before or after the 194s were installed. I guess I should just see
> what the original bulbs were. Maybe it's in my shop manual.
>
> Craig Ericsson wrote:
>
> > Bulb info -
> > 194 3 candle power (cp)
> > 168 2 cp
> > http://www.truck-lite.com/bulb.html
> >
> > Craig
> >
> > rm wrote:
> >

> > > from what I've seen, 194s are brighter than 168s....I've asked this
> > > same question and never got a real answer from anybody.
> > >
> > > I was putting 168s in the side/corner markers of my Honda and noticed
> > > that they were not as bright as original lamps...194 was the correct
> > > bulb for the application (although one bulb spec guide said otherwise)
> > >
> > > dc <heyda...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > >What's the difference between the 168 and 194 bulbs? These bulbs are for
> > > >the side markers and instrument lights.

Thanks

[jeshuais...@gmail.com]

Thank You!

[Retired]

On 12/17/17 7:06 PM, jeshuais...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thank You!
>

https://www.bulbtown.com/168_MINIATURE_BULB_GLASS_WEDGE_BASE_p/168.htm

http://www.bulbtown.com/194_Miniature_Bulb_Glass_Wedge_Base_p/b194.htm

[allise...@gmail.com]

taillightking.com

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On Friday, July 2, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, dc wrote:
> What's the difference between the 168 and 194 bulbs? These bulbs are for
> the side markers and instrument lights.

194 14 V 3.78 Watt - 168 ARE 14 V 4.9 WATTS

[ce...@fisherautoparts.com]

Be careful when using a different bulb. Some systems are sensitive to the amperage draw and can cause problems. Use what it calls for and you'll be ok.

[Paul in Houston TX]

Finally, after 20 years, an answer!
Either that or it's code for "the shipment arrives dawn".