headlight bulbs interchangeablity
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headlight bulbs interchangeablity
We have a 9008 bulb in our headlights for low/high beam. I was wondering what other bulbs might fit in there besides the 9008 bulbs. For instance, in our fog lights, I was able to fit 9005 bulbs in there instead of our reg fog light bulbs. Help because I think I might have buy another HID conversion kit and there are only few vendors that sell 9008 kits.
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if you ever go through a car wash that uses high pressure, the 9005's WILL LEAK water into the housing. Happened twice to me. I finally said screw it and put the stock ones back after spenind weeks getting the water out.
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The 9008 is a 65 watt/55 watt dual filament high/low beam twist in bulb. The 9007 is the same wattage but an indexed bulb that requires a retaining collar/locking ring. The 9005 and 9006 are single filament twist in bulbs (9005 usually high-beam 65 watt bulb and the 9006 is a 55 watt low beam bulb). All have completely unique electrical connectors. NONE of the bulbs are interchangeable.
The 9008 bulb is the 'latest' dual filament bulb that is a better performing bulb then the 9007 it replaced and the only bulb legal to use in your headlamp (H13 SAE bulb designation noted on your headlamp lens).
The 9008 bulb is the 'latest' dual filament bulb that is a better performing bulb then the 9007 it replaced and the only bulb legal to use in your headlamp (H13 SAE bulb designation noted on your headlamp lens).
