1981 Honda Prelude 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 for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is HELLA 1156.

In the Extended Life grade, HELLA, PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Extended Life" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is HELLA 1156LL.

In the Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) grade, SYLVANIA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1156ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section lists 2 options from DORMAN and WAGNER — grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. DORMAN 1156WSMD is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, HELLA, WAGNER and SYLVANIA supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is HELLA 1156.

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 for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 2057.

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.

Listed part numbers: HELLA 2057, SYLVANIA 2057LL and SYLVANIA 2057ST, plus the other 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

11 Dome Light Bulb parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA DE3175LL.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA DE3175LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 4 options from SYLVANIA, DORMAN and WAGNER. DORMAN 3175WSMD is listed in this group.

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

2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

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

6 Glove Box Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from HELLA, PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. PHILIPS DE3021LL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. PHILIPS DE3021LL is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from HELLA. HELLA DE3175 is listed in this group.

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

Part numbers include PHILIPS DE3021LL and HELLA DE3175, among others listed 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

7 Headlamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA H6054ST carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA H6054LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 3 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA H6054ST is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA H6054 is listed in this group.

This group includes SYLVANIA H6054ST and SYLVANIA H6054LL and the remaining parts 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 are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. DORMAN 85810 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 85810, DORMAN 84790 and ACDELCO LS144 and the remaining parts 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 for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — WAGNER, SYLVANIA, HELLA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WAGNER 74LL.

Extended Life: 4 parts, from WAGNER and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is WAGNER 74LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from HELLA. HELLA 921LED5K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from WAGNER, HELLA, SYLVANIA and 2 other brands. A representative part number is WAGNER 74.

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

8 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — PHILIPS, SYLVANIA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 67LL.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is PHILIPS 67LL.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from WAGNER, HELLA, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is WAGNER 67.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes PHILIPS 67LL and the remaining parts 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

This group shows a single part: 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 are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. HELLA 2057 carries the "Popular" badge.

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.

Listed part numbers: HELLA 2057, SYLVANIA 2057LL and SYLVANIA 2057ST, plus the other parts 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 for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — WAGNER, SYLVANIA, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WAGNER 74LL.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from WAGNER and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is WAGNER 74LL.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from WAGNER, GM GENUINE, HELLA and 2 other brands. A representative part number is WAGNER 74.

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

9 Side Marker Light Bulb parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 168.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 168LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 168ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 168SL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 168.

Listed part numbers: HELLA 168 and HELLA 168LL, plus the other parts above.

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

9 Tail Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 2 other brands. PHILIPS 2057 carries the "Popular" badge.

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.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from PHILIPS, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. PHILIPS 2057 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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

11 Trunk / Cargo Area Light Bulb parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. HELLA 921LED5K carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 3 options from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. HELLA 168LL 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): 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 921LED5K.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. HELLA 168 is listed in this group.

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

19 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude come from 6 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 1156LL.

Extended Life: 6 parts, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is PHILIPS 1156LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 2 parts, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2057ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from DORMAN and WAGNER. DORMAN 1156WSMD is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, SYLVANIA and 2 other brands. A representative part number is HELLA 1156.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.