Automotive headlight and fog light bulb identification can get tricky due to the many different varieties that OEM manufacturers use. Here is a simple reference detailing the locking tab designs of common automotive headlight and fog light bulb bases.
Our quick automotive bulb cross-reference below lays out the most common bulb bases installers will run into while upgrading their OEM halogen headlights to LED headlight kits. There is also a lightning-fast search function. Simply search for your bulb size and what’s in the “Race Sport Bulb Size” column is how we identify that base. This is the size you’ll reference when ordering. It’s easy, try it out!
Headlight and Fog Light Bulb Sizes Clarifications
When recommending the proper headlight or fog light, a few variables need to be taken into consideration.
H16 – Further Consideration
Some Japanese OEM automotive manufacturers call for an H16 bulb size. It looks like the photo to the left. For these bulbs we recommend using our H11 base.
9012 – Further Consideration
Some OEM automotive manufacturers call for a 9012 bulb size. It looks like the photo to the right. If your bulb looks like this, we recommend using our 9006 bases.
Interior and Exterior Bulb Identification
Automotive interior (map lights, dome lights) and exterior (turn signals, brake lights) bulb identification can get complicated as well. Here is a simple reference detailing the designs of common automotive interior and exterior replacement bulbs.
Interior and Exterior Bulb Cross Reference
Our easy-to-use automotive interior (map lights, dome lights) and exterior (turn signals, brake lights) bulb cross-reference below lays out the most common bulb bases installers will run into while upgrading their OEM halogen bulbs to LED replacements. Just like the headlight cross reference above, simply search for your bulb size and what’s in the “Race Sport Bulb Size” column is how we identify that base. Be sure to reference this size when ordering.