1990 Buick Century Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Ash Tray Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

6 Ash Tray Light Bulb parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER and PHILIPS. The "Popular" part is WAGNER 161. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

In the Extended Life grade, SYLVANIA and WAGNER supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Extended Life" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 161LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section lists 1 option from SYLVANIA — grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. SYLVANIA 161SL is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, WAGNER, PHILIPS and SYLVANIA supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is WAGNER 161.

Listed part numbers: WAGNER 161, SYLVANIA 161LL and SYLVANIA 161SL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the reverse lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

13 Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 4 other brands. PHILIPS 1156LL carries the "Popular" badge. 11 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

The Extended Life section: 4 options from PHILIPS, HELLA, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. PHILIPS 1156LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section lists 1 option from SYLVANIA — grouped under the catalog's "Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. SYLVANIA 1156ST is listed in this group.

The HID (intense white light) section lists 1 option from PILOT AUTOMOTIVE — grouped under the catalog's "HID (intense white light)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PILOT AUTOMOTIVE XL1156W is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 3 parts, from DORMAN, PILOT AUTOMOTIVE and WAGNER. A representative part number is DORMAN 1156WSMD.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. HELLA 1156 is listed in this group.

This table covers the sockets that hold a Back Up / Reverse Lamp bulb. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

4 Back Up / Reverse Lamp Socket parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from DORMAN, ROSTRA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 Century.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 85866, ROSTRA 610413 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS S506, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the stop lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

13 Brake Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from SYLVANIA, GM GENUINE, WAGNER and 2 other brands. GM GENUINE 13503401 carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

The Extended Life section: 4 options from SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and WAGNER. PHILIPS 2397LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 2057ST is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2057LED.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from GM GENUINE, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. GM GENUINE 13503401 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the high-mount stop lamp. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

14 Brake Light Bulb - High Mount parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. HELLA 1156 carries the "Popular" badge. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

The Extended Life section: 6 options from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. HELLA 1156LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 1156ST is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from PHILIPS, WAGNER, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. HELLA 1156 is listed in this group.

This table covers the sockets that hold a Brake Light bulb. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

5 Brake Light Socket parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN, ROSTRA and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS S502 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 Century.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS S502, DORMAN 85832 and ROSTRA 610203, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the sockets that hold a Cornering Lamp bulb. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

2 Cornering Lamp Socket parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from ROSTRA and WELLS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 Century.

This group includes ROSTRA 610426 and WELLS 6S1028.

This table covers the bulbs in the dome lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

5 Dome Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and PHILIPS. PHILIPS 561 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 Century.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 561LL is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. PHILIPS 561 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS 561 and SYLVANIA 561LL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Engine Compartment Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

6 Engine Compartment Light Bulb parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 3 brands — PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 89. Every part fits both the 2.5L 151cid L4 and the 3.1L 189cid V6.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is PHILIPS 89LL.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from PHILIPS, WAGNER and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is PHILIPS 89.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS 89 and PHILIPS 89LL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the fog and driving lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

This group shows a single part: HELLA 226971531.

This table covers the bulbs in the glove-box lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

18 Glove Box Light Bulb parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 5 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is HELLA 921LED5K. Every part fits both the 2.5L 151cid L4 and the 3.1L 189cid V6.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 194LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 194ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 9 options from SYLVANIA, DORMAN, WAGNER and 1 other brand. HELLA 921LED5K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from GM GENUINE, HELLA, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 194.

This table covers the bulbs that light the headlamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, a flicker over bumps, or a bulb that keeps failing on one side. Avoid touching a halogen capsule. Repeated failure in one socket is usually the socket or ground, not the bulb. Read more

33 Headlamp Bulb parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 5 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is HELLA 9006P50. Grades run from Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look) through Standard Replacement; Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) is the most populated section, led by SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand.

This table covers the sockets that hold a headlamp bulb in the housing. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

22 Headlamp Socket parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 9 brands — DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO LS254. 21 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the High Beam Indicator Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

17 High Beam Indicator Light Bulb parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 5 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is HELLA 921LED5K. Every part fits both the 2.5L 151cid L4 and the 3.1L 189cid V6.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 194LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 194ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 9 options from SYLVANIA, DORMAN, WAGNER and 1 other brand. HELLA 921LED5K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from GM GENUINE, HELLA, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 194.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Instrument Panel Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

28 Instrument Panel Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 3 other brands. SYLVANIA 194LL carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Economy, Extended Life, Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life), LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 11 parts from WAGNER, HELLA, SYLVANIA and 2 other brands.

This table covers the LED Bulb adapters. Read more

This group shows a single part: WAGNER CB900590069012.

This table covers the bulbs that light the license plate. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

13 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. HELLA 921LED5K carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 Century.

The Extended Life section: 3 options from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. HELLA 194LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 194ST is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 4 parts, from SYLVANIA, HELLA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 921LED5K.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from GM GENUINE, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. HELLA 194 is listed in this group.

This table covers the sockets that hold a License Plate Lamp bulb. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

4 License Plate Lamp Socket parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1990 Century.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 85868, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HP4610 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS S95, plus the other parts above.