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#1
Undedr hoof light blUb
My under the hood light bulb has burned out. I have removed the "fixture" (which was conveniently held on with a couple of zip ties) and it looks like it's a capsule light with a loop on each end to attach to the contacts. Anyone have any idea what number this bulb is? If there was one on this bulb it's long gone. I was going to have my wife stop at Hell Mart on her way home tonight to pick one up. I'm currently grounded with my little daughter sleeping in the other room.
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Chris
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Chris
#2
www.sylvania.com
Hate their bulbs, they are crap, but their automotive replacement guide is very handy. The bulb part number for the hood lamp should be 561.
2001 DODGE Ram Pickup
High & low beam headlamp (non-Sport models)
9004
Low beam headlamp (Sport models only)
9007
Parking light
3157A
Front turn signal
3157A
Rear turn signal
1157 (earlier model years)
3157 (later model years)
Tail light
1157 (earlier model years)
3157 (later model years)
Stop light
1157 (earlier model years)
3157 (later model years)
High mount stop light
921
Fog/Driving light
896
License plate
1155 (earlier model years)
168 (later model years)
Back up light
1156 (earlier model years)
3157 (later model years)
Front sidemarker
3157A
Rear sidemarker
194
Ash tray
161
Glove box
1891
Dome light
579
Step/Courtesy light
194
Trunk/Cargo area
921
Under hood light
561
Instrument-general
158
PC194
PC74
Check engine indicator
PC74
Hi-beam indicator
PC194
Seat belt indicator
PC74
Brake warning
PC194
Automatic transmission indicator
PC74
Directional signal indicator
PC194
Ignition switch
1445
Hate their bulbs, they are crap, but their automotive replacement guide is very handy. The bulb part number for the hood lamp should be 561.
2001 DODGE Ram Pickup
High & low beam headlamp (non-Sport models)
9004
Low beam headlamp (Sport models only)
9007
Parking light
3157A
Front turn signal
3157A
Rear turn signal
1157 (earlier model years)
3157 (later model years)
Tail light
1157 (earlier model years)
3157 (later model years)
Stop light
1157 (earlier model years)
3157 (later model years)
High mount stop light
921
Fog/Driving light
896
License plate
1155 (earlier model years)
168 (later model years)
Back up light
1156 (earlier model years)
3157 (later model years)
Front sidemarker
3157A
Rear sidemarker
194
Ash tray
161
Glove box
1891
Dome light
579
Step/Courtesy light
194
Trunk/Cargo area
921
Under hood light
561
Instrument-general
158
PC194
PC74
Check engine indicator
PC74
Hi-beam indicator
PC194
Seat belt indicator
PC74
Brake warning
PC194
Automatic transmission indicator
PC74
Directional signal indicator
PC194
Ignition switch
1445
#4
Regarding Sylvania bulbs, I typically don't pay much attention to what brand of bulbs I get for simple things. I do, however, use and like the Sliverstar bulbs. I've read all of the horror stories about reduced life with them, but I've never had problems. I also like the color of the light they give off at night-- I feel I can see better with them than I can with standard halogens.
As always, YMMV. I do think they're more expensive than what they really need to be, though.
What headlight bulbs do you prefer? I'm certainly willing to try something new.
As always, YMMV. I do think they're more expensive than what they really need to be, though.
What headlight bulbs do you prefer? I'm certainly willing to try something new.
#5
In my experience, Sylvania bulbs tend to always last shorter than almost any other brand, even the no-name "ricer" brand bulbs that I used to try. For example, I used a 1156 bulb of theirs for a taillight in my 1995 Dakota once, burned out within two months. Bought a GE bulb, lasted for years up to the point I traded it in for my current Ram.
Their SilverStars appear to give off more light, but they actually don't. I've compared them to GE Nighthawks and Philips TrueVision. They look whiter/cooler than the GE and Philips bulbs, but both the GEs and Philips go farther and light up the road better.
The SilverStars are the only Sylvania bulbs I've had that lasted a while, so I guess I'll give them that.
I currently use Eurolite bulbs, made by Toucan Industries. Good units. I've rewired my lights (relays from the battery, direct) and use 80w/100w bulbs, which helps a lot as well. Nice white without going to the useless blue, and brighter by far than the traditional GE, Philips, or Sylvania units. Only thing nicer, IMO, is HIDs, which I will eventually, some day when I get around to it, start on. Viper's the guy to talk to about HIDs, there isn't much he doesn't know about them.
I believe Hometheaterman uses Fareinheit bulbs and likes them, but I can't find those in my area to test them.
Their SilverStars appear to give off more light, but they actually don't. I've compared them to GE Nighthawks and Philips TrueVision. They look whiter/cooler than the GE and Philips bulbs, but both the GEs and Philips go farther and light up the road better.
The SilverStars are the only Sylvania bulbs I've had that lasted a while, so I guess I'll give them that.
I currently use Eurolite bulbs, made by Toucan Industries. Good units. I've rewired my lights (relays from the battery, direct) and use 80w/100w bulbs, which helps a lot as well. Nice white without going to the useless blue, and brighter by far than the traditional GE, Philips, or Sylvania units. Only thing nicer, IMO, is HIDs, which I will eventually, some day when I get around to it, start on. Viper's the guy to talk to about HIDs, there isn't much he doesn't know about them.
I believe Hometheaterman uses Fareinheit bulbs and likes them, but I can't find those in my area to test them.
#6
My .02....+1 on the silverstars. They are ok but not worth the money. They are VERY moisture sensitive and will not tolerate even the slightest amount in a housing. In my outboard lights I've had much better luck with cyberwhites.
Thanks Jason, I will checkout the GE and Phillips bulbs when I change out my headlight housings.
Sigh...if only GE appliances lasted as long as thier lightbulbs.
Thanks Jason, I will checkout the GE and Phillips bulbs when I change out my headlight housings.
Sigh...if only GE appliances lasted as long as thier lightbulbs.