1981 Honda Civic Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

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

10 Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 2 other brands. HELLA 1156 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

The Extended Life section lists 4 options from HELLA, PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Extended Life" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. HELLA 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.

In the LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) grade, DORMAN and WAGNER supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DORMAN 1156WSMD.

The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from HELLA, WAGNER and SYLVANIA — built to original-equipment specification. HELLA 1156 is listed in this group.

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

8 Brake Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. HELLA 2057 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 2057LL 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: 4 options from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. HELLA 2057 is listed in this group.

This group includes HELLA 2057, SYLVANIA 2057LL and SYLVANIA 2057ST and the remaining parts above.

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

9 Dome Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. PHILIPS DE3022LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

The Extended Life section: 3 options from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. PHILIPS DE3022LL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA DE3022SL.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. HELLA DE3175 is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS DE3022LL and WAGNER 13050LL, plus the other parts above.

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

5 Headlamp Bulb parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — SYLVANIA and WAGNER. The "Popular" part is WAGNER H6024. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 3 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA H6024XV.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from WAGNER and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is WAGNER H6024.

Part numbers include WAGNER H6024, SYLVANIA H6024XV and SYLVANIA H6024ST, among others listed above.

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

8 Headlamp Socket parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 5 brands — DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 85810. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Part numbers include DORMAN 85810, DORMAN 84790 and ACDELCO LS144, among others listed above.

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

13 Instrument Panel Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from WAGNER, SYLVANIA, HELLA and 2 other brands. WAGNER 74LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

The Extended Life section: 4 options from WAGNER and SYLVANIA. WAGNER 74LL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from HELLA. A representative part number is HELLA 921LED5K.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from WAGNER, HELLA, SYLVANIA and 2 other brands. WAGNER 74 is listed in this group.

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

7 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. PHILIPS 67LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

The Extended Life section: 3 options from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. PHILIPS 67LL is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from WAGNER, HELLA, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. WAGNER 67 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include PHILIPS 67LL, among others listed above.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Parking Brake Warning 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

One part is listed for the 1981 Honda Civic — PHILIPS 2057.

This table covers the bulbs in the parking 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

8 Parking Lamp Bulb parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 2057. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2057LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2057ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 2057LED is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 2057.

Part numbers include HELLA 2057, SYLVANIA 2057LL and SYLVANIA 2057ST, among others listed above.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Shift 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

7 Shift Indicator Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from WAGNER, SYLVANIA, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. WAGNER 74LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from WAGNER and SYLVANIA. WAGNER 74LL is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from WAGNER, GM GENUINE, HELLA and 2 other brands. WAGNER 74 is listed in this group.

This group includes WAGNER 74LL, SYLVANIA 2721LL and WAGNER 74 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the side-marker 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

10 Side Marker Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. HELLA 168 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

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 168ST is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 168SL.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. HELLA 168 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the tail 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

8 Tail Lamp Bulb parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 5 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 2057. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2057LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2057ST.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from PHILIPS, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. A representative part number is PHILIPS 2057.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS 2057, SYLVANIA 2057LL and SYLVANIA 2057ST, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the trunk or cargo-area 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

7 Trunk / Cargo Area Light Bulb parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS DE3022LL. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is PHILIPS DE3022LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA DE3022SL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA DE3175.

Part numbers include PHILIPS DE3022LL and WAGNER 13050LL, among others listed above.

This table covers the bulbs in the turn-signal 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

18 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Civic, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 3 other brands. PHILIPS 1156LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1981 Civic.

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

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 2057ST is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 2 parts, from DORMAN and WAGNER. A representative part number is DORMAN 1156WSMD.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from HELLA, WAGNER, SYLVANIA and 2 other brands. HELLA 1156 is listed in this group.