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Acura El Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Acura El from 1997 to 2005. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Acura el changed low beam specifications across model years — 1997–2003: H4; 2004–2005: 9006. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1997 – 2005
9 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side Marker | 1157A(1999–2005) 7443CK(2000–2003) 7443(2001–2002) 3496(1997–1998) | 9 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 1157A(1999–2005) 7443CK(2000–2003) 7443(2001–2002) 3496(1997–1998) | 9 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | H4(1997–2003) 9006(2004–2005) | 9 years | Changed |
| High Beam | 9005(2004–2005) | 2 years | Consistent |
| License Plate | 168(1997–2005) | 9 years | Consistent |
| Parking Light | 168(2000–2003) 1157A(1999–2005) 3496(1997–1998) | 9 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 7440(1997–2005) | 9 years | Consistent |
| Brake Light | 7443CK(1997–2005) 7443(2001–2004) 7440(1999–2003) | 9 years | Changed |
| Tail Light | 7443CK(1997–2005) 168(2001–2002) 7443(2004–2004) | 9 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 7440(1997–2005) | 9 years | Consistent |
| Dome Light | DE3175(2000–2005) DE3022(1997–1999) | 9 years | Changed |
| Map Light | DE3175(2002–2005) 168(2000–2001) | 6 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 168(2000–2005) DE3021(1997–1999) | 9 years | Changed |
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We have bulb size data for the Acura El from 1997 to 2005, covering 9 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Acura El changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1997–2003: H4; 2004–2005: 9006. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Acura El uses a H4 bulb for the low beam and a 9005 for the high beam. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Acura El uses a H4 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.
Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.