4 Electrical bulb & socket parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph TR8, in 4 part types, covering the 3.5L V8 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1979 Triumph TR8, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination. Most of the listed parts are Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb (1 part), Parking Lamp Bulb (1 part) and Side Marker Light Bulb (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L V8 — the only engine offered in the 1979 Triumph TR8.
Every electrical bulb & socket part listed for the 1979 Triumph TR8 comes from PHILIPS.
Each part number listed for the 1979 Triumph TR8 opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS | 67 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Backup LightStandard | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph TR8 — PHILIPS 67.
Parking Lamp Bulb
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS | 1895 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Parking LightStandard | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: PHILIPS 1895.
Side Marker Light Bulb
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS | 194 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits FrontStandard | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph TR8 — PHILIPS 194.
Tail Lamp Bulb
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS | 67 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Standard | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: PHILIPS 67.
Buying Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts for a 1979 Triumph TR8
On this vehicle, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination.
- Confirm you have the 3.5L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb and Parking Lamp Bulb .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical bulb & socket parts fit the 1979 Triumph TR8?
Our catalog currently lists 4 electrical bulb & socket parts for the 1979 Triumph TR8 across 4 subcategories and 1 brand, covering the 3.5L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of electrical bulb & socket problems on a 1979 Triumph TR8?
Common symptoms include a lamp that flickers over bumps, melted or discolored socket plastic, or bulbs that keep failing early on one side. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1979 Triumph TR8 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1979 Triumph TR8?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L V8 engine. Then repeated bulb failure in one position usually means a socket or ground problem, not bad bulbs — replace the socket rather than chase it. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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