This'll make it easier to upgrade bulbs!

2004 MAZDA RX-8 BULB CODE LIST

Headlights-Halogen High Beam-(2)-H9 OR #9005
Headlights-Halogen Low Beam (Non-Xenon-Equipped Cars)-(2) H7
Headlights-Xenon Low Beam-(2) D2S 35W
Halogen Foglights-(2)-H11
F/R Blinkers-(4)-7440
Brake/Tail-(2)-7443
Reverse bulbs-(2)-7440
Running Lights,Rear(two on each red corner)(4,total)-LEDs
Corner Markers,front-(2)-194
Map Lights,interior-(2)-194
Lower Door Lights-(2)-194
Parking Lights(small lights on front nearest Mazda logo)(2)-194
Lisc plate light-(1)-194


Best deals I found on bulbs is here:
http://autolumination.com




UPDATE, 05.17.2004----- NEW LISTINGS


SYLVANIA'S BULB CODE LIST FOR 2004 MAZDA RX-8 with HID LIGHTING (Non-HID is available at the link provided-)
(All are 100% road-legal bulbs in the USA)

Link:
http://www.sylvania.com/bin/carApp/carApp_ver2.pl?flag=model_quals&make=&make=MAZDA&year=&year=2004&model=RX-8+w%2FHID+H%2FL&x=18&y=10#2

**Yes,"2825" and "194" are the same bulbs.....some of these codes are sylvania spec'd,I believe,so mesh both lists....

Low beam headlamp
Part number = HID-D2S

High beam headlamp
Part number = H9-65W

Parking light
Part number = 2825

Tail light
Part number = 7443

Stop light
Part number = 7443

High mount stop light
Part number = 7440

Fog/Driving light
Part number = H11-55W

License plate
Part number = 2825

Back up light
Part number = 7440

Front sidemarker
Part number = 194

Upgrade Part Number = 194LL
Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Rear sidemarker
Part number = LED

Map light
Part number = 2825

Dome light
Part number = DE3175

Step/Courtesy light
Part number = 2825

Trunk/Cargo area
Part number = 2825

That's alla' them.

:)

I just ordered 194 6-LEDs for the parking lights,single LEDs for the doors,and a pair of 9-LEDs for the reverse lights,all in superWhite.....
Next,when I get back from Europe,I'll do the fogs and halogen highs.....

Originally posted by Preacher
I just ordered 194 6-LEDs for the parking lights,single LEDs for the doors,and a pair of 9-LEDs for the reverse lights,all in superWhite.....
Next,when I get back from Europe,I'll do the fogs and halogen highs.....

What brand of 194 LED bulbs did you order, and from whom?
Thanks for any info.

The link above is where I get my bulbs.
They are bought in bulk,am not sure what brand they all
are,but they're most def 1st quality lighting with quick shipping.
autoillumination.com


Thanks for the sticky,Omi,imo it's good info to have,I wish I'd had this BEFORE I started my re-lighting project!

You mention the highbeams can use either H9 OR 9005.

Are they the same, or some modifications are necessary to use one or the other.

I see much more availability of 9005 compared to H9.

Which 9005 version will fit the socket, I see on Sylvania's website, there are 9005, 9005 CB, LL, ST, XS, XSCB and XSLL!!!

If H9 and 9005 are the same, why the different codes?

Thanks for any help.

H9's a code you'll find on JDM hyperwhites and import "super-bulbs",9005's a number you'll see domestically.
As to "9005 XXXX" I don't know,it's likely application codes.
Check with your dealership to ascertain,and post what you find,here,please.

great site..........thanks alot.....saved lots of searching!

:)

Great Thanks!!!!!

Any idea why this info is not in the Owner's Manual correctly? (i.e. it says WY21W for the blinker bulbs in the manual)

Cause the car is made in Japan, and marketed worldwide, and we're just looking for US sizes.

ok in confused i just bought the 194s and i want the blinkers too what is the difference between the chrome and the xenon version at the bottom of http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm

Originally posted by HiTMaNN
ok in confused i just bought the 194s and i want the blinkers too what is the difference between the chrome and the xenon version at the bottom of http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm

Well from what I can see you can get the Chrome (stealth) blink either amber or super white. The Xenon (blue) will obviously be super white when it blinks. If you want the stealth look you should go for the Chrome. What color it should blink is you're choice. Of course by law I think you should get the Chrome Amber.

From the multiple threads I've read, and the problems some have had it (also the 8's manual), it seems the orange turn signal bulbs are NOT 7440 but WY21W. AND they ARE NOT IDENTICAL :( !

Apparently the 7440 sort of fit, or not, maybe with shaving some bit off the bottom if plastic, or extra force if glass. Some say the 7440s don't fit correctly, or don't work reliably. :confused: Still some seem to be using them (perhaps all 7440 are not created equal or identical??). What's up with this??

Maybe the list should reflect this for the unweary DIYer?

7440 stealth bulbs fit perfectly in my 2004 RX-8's blinkers.

Preacher, you have the rear running lights down as '194's, aren't they the built-in LED markers?

I've also been looking all over town for those H9 hi beams, now I hear they are also known as 9005s.....DOH!
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doc

Rear runners ARE LEDs.....oops! :D
Yeah,9005's are easy to find....H9's (the code) is usually associated w Pia-type bulbs and the other overpriced "off-road only" too-high-wattage replacements that'll fry your harness.
Imo Sylvania 'true-blues' in the appropriate wattage,w a bluer spectrum,is a fine replacement for the yellowed stock bulbs....

7440 from autolumination fits in mine. Just have to push harder, but they fit.

Originally posted by Spin9k
From the multiple threads I've read, and the problems some have had it (also the 8's manual), it seems the orange turn signal bulbs are NOT 7440 but WY21W. AND they ARE NOT IDENTICAL :( !

Apparently the 7440 sort of fit, or not, maybe with shaving some bit off the bottom if plastic, or extra force if glass. Some say the 7440s don't fit correctly, or don't work reliably. :confused: Still some seem to be using them (perhaps all 7440 are not created equal or identical??). What's up with this??

Maybe the list should reflect this for the unweary DIYer?

They are 7440s. I bought some stealth bulbs, probably from the same place as you, they were pretty cheap but I needed to shave them a bit to fit. If we had gotten 7440s from a different maker then they would had fit perfectly. Another site that sells the stealth 7440s boasted that the chrome was better and you wouldn't have to shave the bulbs, but it cost 5x as much.

I also bought some 4 LED hyper whites for the parking lights, however I wasn't able to get to the right parking light near the ECU. The ECU box just blocks my hand too much I couldnt get my fingers in there deep enough. I tried getting in from the wheel well when I did my clear sidemarkers, but it was too far away. The left side was easy I changed the bulb to the hyper white and really liked the look, but I put the old bulb back in since I couldnt change out the right one. :( I suppose I could of removed the ECU cover but it has wires tied down on it and if I cut those loose I need to get some tie wraps to fasten them back down after I am done. I think I am going to get either 6 or 9 LED hyper whites anyway the 4 LED just didn't seem bright enough.

I have the non HID headlight. Can you replace the belb behind the cristal ball looking light? (that run when you have your parking lights on) They are an aweful off white and compaired to the low beams look like crap. Thanks for your help in advance...Matt

GSXRS,
Yes,you can replace those lights,they're a bitch,I had the dealer install a set of 6-LED SuperBlues,and now they're the same color as the HIDs when they're lit.
(A VAST improvement!)
I need to do the H9/9005 Fogs and my hi-beams shortly,then I'm
on a break,I've dropped about $5K on 'mods....time to think/Jamaica,instead.... :D

Just a word of warning on the 9005s for highbeams... I ordered a whole bunch of bulbs from autolumination.com (fantastic service and prices btw) but the 9005s were the right size for the socket/plug type thingie, but the pins were not the same inside, they were wider apart than the H9s it ships with, so they just wouldn't go.

Also, the reverse lights, very very dim, I actually ended up putting the stockers back in, figured I could get away with dim indicators, but can just see myself explaining to my insurance company why someone ran into me while I was reversing...

i just waste $70 on a pair of fucking 9005 that doesn't fit my fucking high beam. it's from RAZO and it's 110W it said it's a 9005 but it's also a HB3?????????i'm fucked now! anyone here want it? i'll go 50 free shipping.

the reason y it don't fit is the socket, it's totally 2 different socket. but i think the bulb are the same.

Any idea on what the bulb size is for the ashtray light?

Someone said ashtray light is a 194... I wonder how are you going to take it out ;). You have to take the whole face out I suppose.

Hey talking about the blinkers... does anyone have 7440 LED blinker and make it work or need a converter or somesort from autolumination.com? Or is it a good look at all? You can get an amber LED which is white/clear when it is unlead

Taka

I'm already way too familiar with removing the ashtray light. You have to pull the console trim panel (around the gear shift), unplug the electronics attached to it, unscrew the two screws holding the ashtray module in, pull forward, and to remove the socket reach in around the bulb (nice and tight), squeeze the tabs and pull it out from the back side. Then all you have to do is yank the bulb from the socket.

Thanks for the info, Taka!

hey preacher where did you find your 6-LED super blues for the parking lights??? autoillumination.com doesn't give that color as an option.

thanks for any help!

Checking the site I didn't see H11's to replace my Fog Lites. I got everything else I want loaded in my shopping cart, but REALLY want to replace the fogs. ???

whats the easiest way you all have found to replace the parking lights closest to the Mazda symbol in the front??? its looking like quite the challenge.

ok...almost 3 hours later i have finally changed out all my bulbs with the LEDs. about 2 1/2 hours was spent on the running lights next to the Mazda symbol. but they all look really clean and i am glad to have them.

now my only problem is that my turn signals blink twice as fast...does anyone know how to fix this???

whats the easiest way you all have found to replace the parking lights closest to the Mazda symbol in the front??? its looking like quite the challenge.
The easiest way for the parking light is to approach from under the bonnet.

The ECU cover has to be taken out on the left hand side - this is done by taking the 3 10mm bolts up (don't drop them), you need to take the battery cover in the process;
the right hand side is relatively striaght forward;
spot the white tube sticking to the tunnel, it is in the shape as the rocket ;)
replace the W5W/194
When you put it back, it is handy to light them up and see the lights lighting up in the tunnel - use that to guide you in rather than doing it blind (or dim in this case ;))

ok...almost 3 hours later i have finally changed out all my bulbs with the LEDs. about 2 1/2 hours was spent on the running lights next to the Mazda symbol. but they all look really clean and i am glad to have them.

now my only problem is that my turn signals blink twice as fast...does anyone know how to fix this???
May need a resistor for it. I 've never done it and don't know how to do, only heard of it is the solution and it is available in autolumination.com

anybody still awake on this thread? answers?
([EDIT] sorry...the other posts hadn't come up yet. weird! glad to see everybody a live and kicking!!!

:D

is the 194 side marker bulbs comes in amber???
it will save me alot of time,
thanx

The stock sidemarker bulb is WHITE. You can get an aftermarket amber 194 from autolumination.com.

Just to clarify the #9005 = H9 bulb issue... according to this page http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/hl-filament-bulbs.htm they are not the same thing, a #9005 is actually the same as a HB3...


What are the lumens of all the halogen and HID bulbs?
According to the Bosch/SAE Automotive Handbook (4th Ed.) the following is a list of bulbs, wattage and output at 12V:
Bulb_typ, Wattage(W), Luminous_flux(lm):
H1 55 1550
H2 55 1800
H3 55 1450
H4* 60/55 1650/1000
H7** 55 1500
H8*** 35 700
H9*** 65 1870
H11*** 55 1200
HB1(=9004) 65/45 1200/700
HB4(=9006) 55 1100
HB3(=9005) 60 1900
HB5*(=9007) 65/55 1350/1000

I found a store that sells the H11, Fog Lite bulb. It's the cheapest I could find that PIAA bulb online. Haven't ordered it yet, but when I do I'll let you know how it looks/works.

https://www.optionsauto.com/index.htm?stocknumber=PIA-H318

eBay sells $70US too but shipping from Hong Kong will be a touch more expensive.

H11 bulbs. $16.99....?

Bulbs (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ebayisapi.dll?viewitem&category=36476&item=7920630706&rd=1)

page cannot be found?

He meant this one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7920630706

They are called XD5 and can be purchased in globalpremier.com

I have ordered from them and currently have them on in the headlight and the fog light. They are as bright as the stock one (I am not claiming it is brighter) but it is the exact (at least with my eyes) same colour with the xenon. So for this look I am very happy with it. Cheap too.

Durability? I burnt one after 3 months. BUt I guess I touched the glass on the process of installation so I guess the oil caused increase heat the blew the bulb. If it blows again, I will let you know. I am sure they are not as durable as the PIAAs.

Cheap mod for the colour that I want.

Thanks for reposting link, Taka.

--Landon

You are welcome. I think they are good product. They have no label saying where it is made from but I bet my bottom dollar that it is from Taiwan.

So I got all my lites in today and installed...
I didn't realize the bulbs for the side markers and the blinkers were differet...rereading i see the info was right in front of me...so now i have some spares. If you have the clear corner lenses, the stealth bulb/amber is the way to go.

The 9005's are wrong...as stated earlier they're the wrong pin pattern.

I put in superwhite LEDs for my parking lights, instead of ugly dirt brown, they now compliment my HIDS, it looks nice.

Inside, I replaced my dome and door lights with Red LEDs. I was going to go yellow to match the car, but with the whole radio and instrument cluster being red I figured I'd match. And it gives a nice 'camera backroom' glow...bright to see, but not bright?

And finally I replaced my map lights with Inverted Lens LED...not as bright as stock, but it looks nice.

http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm - i just saw this, may be a fix to the blinker problem somebody said they had.

Overall, very happy with the site and more importantly, the bulbs. Install was a snap, 30min max, and it looks a lot better than stock.

I ordered two sets of those H11's talked about earlier, but not installed yet...my fog lites don't come on, so i need to let Mazda fix it, then they'll go on.

I ordered two sets of those H11's talked about earlier, but not installed yet...my fog lites don't come on, so i need to let Mazda fix it, then they'll go on.

All you need is a long hand. Very easy to do if you know how to do it. Take ALL the clippers of the front mud guard in front of the wheel. Oh yeah, turn the wheel outside to have easier access. It is located next to your oil cooler. Reach it and unclip the connector and they can be taken out antin clockwise. To install, easier to get someone to see if it is aiming right *(or you can look yourself if you have a very long neck ;)). I have to admit putting it in is much harder. If you can take the wheel off it is much easier. Make sure you don't touch the bulb - otherwise it will blow in 2 weeks.

Therefore, I rather do it myself rather than a junior garage boy at the dealer who will stuff up the bulb by getting his oily hand on it.

I didn't think about doing it from the wheel well. Thanks, because since I installed my RB Oil Cooler screens, I figured I'd have to pull the bumper again. Hopefully I have long enough arms. But I still need to wait for Mazda to fix whatever is wrong with my fog lites, neither of them turn on. Thanks again! --Mark

Ok, so looking around on the internet nobody offers a H9 bulb. I'm begining to think there isn't even a H9 bulb in existence. All the sites have H1, 3, 4, 7 and 11...but there's no H9's to be found. Can anybody clear this up for me?
Its not too big of a concern because its not like you drive with High Beams on regular, and I wanted to replace some of the bulbs (parking, and fog) because the they looked like shit, not because they weren't bright enough. But I'm sure some of you want to change it out because...well to just change it out. Just trying to get this nice list more accurate. --Mark

Pia sells H9 bulbs.
Search 'H9' bulbs on EBay or Google,or go to a sppedshop near you.
H9's are definately available.

Found it...i dunno why I didn't think about doing that...i'm dumb, heh. Now, can we find a place that sells ALL of our bulbs LEDs. Kinda dumb having to order in from two or three different places. I guess it won't be a big deal after getting the first set in the car since hopefully we won't have to replace bulbs for awhile. But would still be nice to go to one site...anybody found one?

Hey folks, for the rear brake/tail lights (7443) and high-mount stop light, do we need RED bulbs?
I want to replace those with 15-led wedge type bulbs, and wonder if they should be red or white... I suppose red, just wanted to confirm (I don't have the car here to check).

Thanks!

^ white (no need for red, b/c all have red plastic covers)

So the hyper-white LED's would be the way to go? I mean, they won't be too bright white for the plastic covers? I definitely don't want some pink light :eek:

I use red not white.... red is much brighter than stock and it is only about 30% less bright than white - according to autolumination's spec chart

Devoid have you actually have white ones in your car :D

I just scare if it is white and turn out funny then it is waste of money.

BTW: devoid, my bro, I use your money to buy more goodies for the site. :)

ive searched for the answer to this...to no avail.... how do you get to the turn signals in the front. I havent spent that much time looking at it but it looks like a pain in the butt

Its pretty easy. Just go through the wheel wells. Cut the wheel, take off the cover with a phillips screw driver, pop out the retainers, peel back and dig in. If you have big hands or arms, get a scrawny little kid to dig in there...not that i did that or anything. its most of a feel thing since u can't see well in there. but when putting in the new bulb u can reach around the front and peep thru the empty hole for alignment. i have a yellow 8 and the stealth bulbs look sweet!

cool, ill get my little brother to help me with it them, thanks for the advice. BTW, what do the stealth bulbs look like, im replacing mine with PIAA

cool, ill get my little brother to help me with it them, thanks for the advice. BTW, what do the stealth bulbs look like, im replacing mine with PIAA

stealth bulbs are crummy, not bright enough...get some LEDs :)

any pics of the led's around here? I got the piaas for free so ill throw those in but im not opposed to buying the leds if they are that much better

look at my avatar, but I have more pics I can post later

what are you talking about not bright enough? the stealth bulbs i got are just as bright as my stock...besides, they're turning lights, how bright do they need to be? and if u'r going to get clear corner lenses, its pointless to still have an amber bulb that u can kinda see.

answer the above question...stealth bulbs are chrome covered bulbs, but they blink amber. they come in other colors to, but most applications are for the turning lights and the clear corner parking lights. i got the ones from the site at the begining of this thread. u really have to push them to get them in though, at first i didn't think they fit. but then i stopped being a p#ssy and pushed harder, like think u'r gonna break it hard, but they fit great and are plenty bright. if i get a chance this weekend i'll take a pic of it, day and nite. --Mark

well just ordered my fog lights (h11 55w) and parking lights (194) so i hope they fit...but if not is was a good price.

thanks for the bulb chart, i've been looking all over for one.

i just ordered $60 worth of bulbs, i hope you are getting some referal credits.

I need help with Vanity Mirror lights, i cant seem to find any replacment for them. I mean, aftermarket led replacements. I want white led to replace them. PLEASE HELP me!! lol

This'll make it easier to upgrade bulbs!

2004 MAZDA RX-8 BULB CODE LIST

Headlights-Halogen High Beam-(2)-H9 OR #9005
Headlights-Halogen Low Beam (Non-Xenon-Equipped Cars)-(2) H7
Headlights-Xenon Low Beam-(2) D2S 35W
Halogen Foglights-(2)-H11
F/R Blinkers-(4)-7440
Brake/Tail-(2)-7443
Reverse bulbs-(2)-7440
Running Lights,Rear(two on each red corner)(4,total)-LEDs
Corner Markers,front-(2)-194
Map Lights,interior-(2)-194
Lower Door Lights-(2)-194
Parking Lights(small lights on front nearest Mazda logo)(2)-194
Lisc plate light-(1)-194


Best deals I found on bulbs is here:
http://autolumination.com




UPDATE, 05.17.2004----- NEW LISTINGS


SYLVANIA'S BULB CODE LIST FOR 2004 MAZDA RX-8 with HID LIGHTING (Non-HID is available at the link provided-)
(All are 100% road-legal bulbs in the USA)

Link:
http://www.sylvania.com/bin/carApp/carApp_ver2.pl?flag=model_quals&make=&make=MAZDA&year=&year=2004&model=RX-8+w%2FHID+H%2FL&x=18&y=10#2

**Yes,"2825" and "194" are the same bulbs.....some of these codes are sylvania spec'd,I believe,so mesh both lists....

Low beam headlamp
Part number = HID-D2S

High beam headlamp
Part number = H9-65W

Parking light
Part number = 2825

Tail light
Part number = 7443

Stop light
Part number = 7443

High mount stop light
Part number = 7440

Fog/Driving light
Part number = H11-55W

License plate
Part number = 2825

Back up light
Part number = 7440

Front sidemarker
Part number = 194

Upgrade Part Number = 194LL
Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Rear sidemarker
Part number = LED

Map light
Part number = 2825

Dome light
Part number = DE3175

Step/Courtesy light
Part number = 2825

Trunk/Cargo area
Part number = 2825


There ya go,links are right handy.
Autoillumination is KICKASS,they back everything they sell and I reccy' them highly.
(I do not have ANY interest,financial or otherwise,in autoillumination,they've just been very good to me,is all!)

Anyone have the 12- or 15-LED 7440's as backup lights? Are they a lot brighter than the stock ones? I want backup lights that are as bright as possible, but I'm afraid that halogen ones might be too hot.

Thanks

I need help with Vanity Mirror lights, i cant seem to find any replacment for them. I mean, aftermarket led replacements. I want white led to replace them. PLEASE HELP me!! lol
That makes 2 of us :)


Anyone have the 12- or 15-LED 7440's as backup lights? Are they a lot brighter than the stock ones? I want backup lights that are as bright as possible, but I'm afraid that halogen ones might be too hot.
Thanks


I have the brake/tail lights in 15 LED red and they are VERY VERY bright already. The white one are 30% brighter! So it will be good enough for you... it will certainly light up the pathway when you are reversing in the dark :D

GO for the 15LED. The side LEDs will make the light more confluent around the reflectors :cool: I will do that sometimes too!

Autolumination (http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm) lists three types of load equalizers.

They are all classified as addressing turn signal problems, but I don't know what resistance (ohm) rating is required for each type of light (backup vs. brake vs. signal, etc)

Anyone using these equalizers and can clue me in?

Thanks for the help!

I emailed them earlier...

They said, you choose different equalizer depends on if you are installing 2 or 4 LEDS.

If my memory serves me correctly (*hang on the page says it), 6 ohms if you do front 2 or rear 2 turning signals. 3 ohms if all four together.

Backup and brake DOES not need equalizers as they are not blinking type.

If you don't have the equalizer the blinks will go crazy on you. That is all. It will still work.

Installed all turn signal (with two 3-ohm equalizers), brake and reverse LEDs.

All in all, the car looks pretty sharp. No annoying colored bulbs, plus the rapid on-off of LED looks nice, too.

I must say, though, that more LEDs are needed to make the turn signals visible, especially during daylight hours. The entire enclosure should be LEDs to provide safe indication of a lane change, etc. (like how newer BMWs have, for example).

Hopefully someone will develop an OEM-style taillight LED cluster... until then, these will suffice.

:)

I built my rear rotary brake light but the bulb is just not as bright as I want(dimmer than the stock rear brake lights). Any suggestions as to making this brake light brighter?

show us pics of your rotary light setup and so we can get a better idea

Cool site!.. I got my bulbs from Mazdatrix.com.. 36.00 a pair. You can find them cheaper, but the service of these guys is really good.

Anyone tell me what size the bulbs are located on the door above the switches?
Thanks

im looking for clear front side markers can anyone help me

im looking for clear front side markers can anyone help me

Search for "clear corners".

Dunno if anyone is still reading this thread, but here goes...

I replaced my running lights (the rocket-shaped ones in the front headlights) with super white, 5-LED, "Matrix" bulbs from autolumination. I did this because the stock looks really yellow next to my HIDs.

I realize now that the matrix was the wrong choice (i don't need a wide light spread for this use), but the other problem is that the color is off! The bulbs actually look sorta greenish compared to the xenon headlights. Anyone else run into this? Are some super-white LEDs closer to the xenon color than others? Would an incandescant super white bulb look better?

i git the refractor LEDs..they are white with a hint of blue.. i just cant seem to find super white lights.

I got the xenon 194 regular bulbs, not LEDs and put them in the entire interior. This weekend I'm going to try them in the parking lights. I'll let you know how they look.

For some reason my front turn signal bulb will not come loose. I spent at least 30 minutes with my arm up the wheel well, but i can't get the bulb to budge. And suggestions?

I repalced my fog lights with the H11 xenon bulbs from the autolumination web site. They were the priciest bulbs that were supposed to be "white" . They were more for show than illumination, and I was hoping they would be the color of the Xenon headlamps, or a "bluer" look like on BMW's.

The lights put out really awesome white light, but from the front still look yellow. I also have had to replace two of them since I got them. Is there a better quality bulb out there in the H11 style. PIAA, etc..... Or is the only coures of action replacing the whole unit?

I doubt that anybody would read this, but I've used 6 LED 194 in the stealth bulb spot, and the damn things won't stop burning out!! LED's? I thought these things would last for longer than 1 month! Other than the heat being and issue, I'm stumped...

Out of curiosity, which bulbs are you replacing with the LED's? I am a bit confused by "stealth bulbs".

I doubt that anybody would read this, but I've used 6 LED 194 in the stealth bulb spot, and the damn things won't stop burning out!! LED's? I thought these things would last for longer than 1 month! Other than the heat being and issue, I'm stumped...
Hmmm... dunno. I've got all blubs replaced with LEDs and haven't had one fail yet. I don't drive all that often so maybe I'm different.

I was wondering though, do you have a stereo or amp hooked up? Maybe it's causing fluctuations in the electrical current or something (?)

the lights closer to the middle at the front, they are fugly compared to the beautiful HIDS, what kind are those I only saw one post on those and all it says is that they were a bitch to replace, the bulb code list did not tell me, I know the high beams are just 9005's but this yellowish crap lights that come on when you turn on parking lights? wish I could change those.... oops, 194 eh? I wonder if sylvania makes a bright set of this... hmmm

I've been looking for the definitive solution to that problem too... Gosh I hate those nite-light globes!!!! Useless *and* ugly!!!!
In the words of Archie Bell and the Drells, its time to "whiten-up" and get something closer to those HIDs!!!

-C

How do the sylvania silver star bulbs compare to the bulbs from autolumination? Checker has the sylvania parking light bulbs 2825 for less than $3 each but I want to make sure they match the HIDs.??

I found that the easiest way to change out the map lights is to use a spatula instead of a screw driver to pry the clips. This way you don't screw anything up. Even with a screwdriver wrapped in cloth, it can mess up the plastic and cloth with all the digging you have to do to hit the clips.

I dont know if this has been said yet in this thread but the reason people's LED's are burning out in the parking light position is because of the heat created inside the headlight housing. Do not use LED's in the headlight housing, all the heat drastically decreases the life of the LED.

I dont know if this has been said yet in this thread but the reason people's LED's are burning out in the parking light position is because of the heat created inside the headlight housing. Do not use LED's in the headlight housing, all the heat drastically decreases the life of the LED.

The turn signals should be fine then right since they are not on an extended period of time and a person uses the load equalizers to prevent over power to them?

Are you referring to the little 194 (168) bulb next to the high beams?

If you guys go to autolumination's website and click FAQ's, there are alot of folks out there replacing their bulbs left & right. Something about the quality & the heat inside the housings. I went with LED brake lights, and incandecent Xenon Superwhites from MTEC everywhere else. Inside the clear corners, they match the low beams perfectly. I was hoping for a bit more blue, but am glad since blue is illegal in CA. and don't want to practice my "Oh, Really! I didn't know blue was illegal Officer?!" routine everytime I drive past a Krispy Kreme's or Starbucks.

The parking lights (missle loooking lights) heat up quick! Its right near the radiator and it's in a small space. LEDs tend to fail in that type of millieu. So, I put an MTEC in there and its good.

I want to do my interiors too, but am afraid to blind myself in the night time with a crazy bright light. So, I'm thinking a red or blue light that won't dialate my eyes everytime the come on.

I changed my reverse lights to the MTEC superwhites too, but in reality, the stocks are much brighter. I've 30% tint in the rear and wanted a bright reverse light. Do any of you guys have LED reverse lights? Are the brighter? I know LEDs are brighter than incandescent, but only in one direction, no>?

The white LEDs are definitely brighter, not sure how much less focus they have compared to the stock though I was just happy they had more output than the stock bulbs.

What's the equivilant to the halogen fog & parking lights in a Xenon lamp? I don't like the look of 2 lamps being Xenon and the other 4 being halogen...

What's the equivilant to the halogen fog & parking lights in a Xenon lamp? I don't like the look of 2 lamps being Xenon and the other 4 being halogen...

I found the PIAA Xtreme Hyper White incandescent bulbs give a good match for the 194s and are brighter than most 194 in terms of Lumens output.

Color temp is good also.

very confused now.. just ordered 4 superwhite 194 4 led bulbs.

2 for puddlelamps and 2 for the parking lights. am i doomed???

wtf. 14 bucks down the drain... the horror..

beers :beer:

I found the PIAA Xtreme Hyper White incandescent bulbs give a good match for the 194s and are brighter than most 194 in terms of Lumens output.

Color temp is good also.

What websites have them?

-Brian

What websites have them?

-Brian

I picked mine off of eBay. Couldn't beat the price.

Search for Xtreme white 194.

The set I have are conventional bulbs non-LED. ;)

I'll take a few pictures tonight after it gets dark out and post them. :)

is there a difference between 3175 and DE3175?

well I just got an email back from velocity LED and there's no difference between 3175 and DE3175.

i was just curious as to which bulb most of you perfer for a close to xenon look for the park lights. Of course fom http://autolumination.com.. i was interested in the 6 LED super white or UV but unsure as to how it would look. Also ive heard their bulbs are not very reliable is this true?

I had bad luck replacing the fog lights with bubs from autoillumination. i had 3 fog lights burn out last year alone. Since switching to the Piaas, I havent had aproblem. it may be a coincidence, but it also may be a case of you get what you pay for

i was just curious as to which bulb most of you perfer for a close to xenon look for the park lights. Of course fom http://autolumination.com.. i was interested in the 6 LED super white or UV but unsure as to how it would look. Also ive heard their bulbs are not very reliable is this true?

Do a search for Velocity LED on eBay they hold up better than the autolumination bulbs. ;)

thanks for the info guys, currently i use nokya super whites for my fogs with no problems as of yet. i was just curious on autolum cause i saw alot of member using their products

autolum sucks kinda. ive been through way too many sets

So where do you get good Hyper White bulbs?

for the vanity mirror lights i found dome light bulbs that are 8mm wide and 28 mm long... i was wondering if this would fit.. apparently the stock bulb is 6mm x 30 mm... can the somewhat fatter and and shorter bulb be shoved in and work?

Would someone please remove 9005 high beam bulb from the first post since it does not fit.

I picked mine off of eBay. Couldn't beat the price.

Search for Xtreme white 194.

The set I have are conventional bulbs non-LED. ;)

I'll take a few pictures tonight after it gets dark out and post them. :)

Pics? =)

I installed LED's on all of my rear bulbs including the high brake light.....NOW I am getting a ABS and Slippery Warning light only when I turn my lights on...Anybody know what the deal is???????????

I installed LED's on all of my rear bulbs including the high brake light.....NOW I am getting a ABS and Slippery Warning light only when I turn my lights on...Anybody know what the deal is???????????

You probably need resistors on the bulbs.

On all of them or just the turn signals?

Do I need resistors on all of them or just the turn signals? Thanks in advance for the info!

Problem solved....Returned the 3rd brake light bake to a standard bulb.....No more warnings.

You need at least one resistor (or bulb) on at least one of the 3 rear lights.
You can put the LED back in the third brakelite, just go to Autozone and buy a ceramic resistor thing for LED lights and stick it on one of em.

Do a search on this, you will find other posts from me about this.

-C

p.s. and yes, you will need 4 resistors, one for each turn signal to make those work right.

i just bought sylvania h7 su (SilverStar ULTRA High Performance Halogen) they are for the larger lights in the headlight correct? the main lights. will they fit? if i had xenon headlights would these lights be brighter then the xenon? on autolumination.com which 194 bulbs and h11 bulbs shine the brightest in a superwhite/blue effect for my inner headlight lights an side markers and fog lights?

when i mean brightest i mean bright but not bright enough that i get pulled over.

got 2 of the 194 HID White to try it out in my front parking light.

After about 2 months of use, 1 of them are about to die (keeps on flashing)

I got them from v-leds.com

hmm .... thinking to get PIAA. Cost 10 times the amount. but I guess you get what you paid for

What kind of LED's do you guys use in your clear corners? I have gone through 3 sets of LED's from RX8Strakes.com! I opened up my box to put in a new LED that was flickering in my right clear corner and the 1st bulb that I put in didnt even work, then the second bulb I used the color seems alittle off on the tiny LEDS that make up the bulb. :rant: :banghead:

So I need some help..

Where can I get the best quality LED bulbs for my clear corners? Price isnt an issue because I just spent $60 on LEDs that I have to change every month or two. :rant:

Please help, this shouldnt be happening! :icon_no2:

Can you guys post up some links to where I can quickly purchase the LED's..that would be great!

Thanks!

Jeff

Vleds^ u can use 194s, or a bunch of different ones. i like the 194s though

btw its vleds.com

You need somesort of resistor for some LED bulbs. You just cannot put a 194 into the signalling bulbs straight on. Some LED has in built resistors and they are specific for the signal bulb and they will be fine then.

I really like the high power flank LED bulbs.

It makes the side marker signal mod work better for those folks that can't see you signalling from the side. ;)

Adding a resistor to each side should lengthen the life of your bulbs considerably.

Another thing that can make a difference is if you are not totally switched over to LED.

Would someone please remove 9005 high beam bulb from the first post since it does not fit.

Is this correct?
I thought the 9005 and H9 bulbs worked in the high beams????????:uhh:

Update:
According to Daniel Sterns lighting page H9 does not equal 9005
Danielsternlighting.com (http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html)

H9 is the correct bulb for high beams.

Shameless plug cos I think my lights look hot :lol2:

Aftermarket HIDs in H7, clear corners with:

1) Stock bulbs
2) Polarg Super-whites
3) Hoen LEDs

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116917&stc=1&d=1205297403

Sweet :)

So I don't want to step on the toes of anyone who loves autolumination - especially being that this is my first post - but I found www.superbrightleds.com to be a good site too. Now if only I could find some cheap clear corner covers...

Also, I feel compelled to put my nerdiness to use here and point out that it is usually in your best interest to buy a light that matches the color of the cover - i.e. put red lights in your high brake, because the red cover will filter out certain wavelengths of light and yada yada yada sciency junk. Just know it will typically be brighter if you match color of bulb and cover. Obviously clear is an exception.

Thanks to everyone on the site for the great info so far!

Not a fan of all the extra mouse clicks I have to do in order to see the bulbs or the pricing though.

Well, I ordered 6 bulbs from www.superbrightleds.com last night - I think I saved about $1 to $2.50 each as compared to autolumination. Of course, people here speak of great experiences with autolum, so I'll be sure to let everyone know how smoothly things go with sbl.

It seems like a long time ago that people thought autoluminations was a great place. I have heard otherwise since. :(

I am confused as to what bulbs to get for the parking lights closest to the mazda logo. Can i use piaa xtreme white 194 bulbs?

is hte parking light the tiny small circular lights on the innermost part of our headlamps?

yes those are it. Anyone tried any type of UV on any of their cars?

you don't even realize how long I've been searching for this... thanks alot!!! :D

Series II (2009~) RX-8's use the same Globes as Series I.

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So is it confirmed that 9005 does NOT work? I bought a 9005 because they didn't have H9's... whats the dilly?

how would you know if your car has HID's. from what i can see there are bulbs in all the lights. I wanna upgrade all the Headlights to HID's and LED's in the tails.

^What model do you have? If you have fog lights, then you have HIDS.

i have a 04 8 with the 6-speed.

^That is not your model. I mean GT, Touring, Sport. Check out this website, it may help:

http://www.gerhardstein.net/rx8/rx-8.html

Go to Corrected 2004 rx8 Brochure

ok i have the grand touring. so It does come with HID's.
but im confussed... is the low-beams the only ones with HID's or can i replace the high-beams, fog lights, and running lights with HID's also?

You can replace all of them with LED's or HID's. I would leave the high beams alone though, cause you don't use them all that much so it would be a waste of money and there are laws against what you can have for high beams

Ok I need a lil help I'm gettin ready to install OEM fog lights my question is since they make led bulbs for the fog light couldn't I use a pair for the low beams to? if I need to mod it I will ur help is appreciated

i was looking at leds and they say the size is t10??
is that just another name for 194?

I have halogen capsules in my 04 rx8 I want a white look... And on autoliminations there is super white and diamond blue.. Which one would look better on silver with white parking lights and is 55 watt too low or should I go for 100 watts? Thanks guys

Edit: never mind, found the answer to my question in a different thread

I replaced all my lights with red. It was killer cool! My garage is red light also.

Nobody ever really answered the question earlier about the bulb code for the ashtray light. I've just pulled mine and it's definitely not a 194. The wedge is much smaller than a 194. I'm guessing that it might be a 24/74/NEO type, but at this point I'm unsure. I'll probably attempt to order one and verify... If anyone can confirm or deny this prior to me placing an order, I'd appreciate it. Thanks

got a question thats probably been answered but icant find the answer in here...can i use fog lights bulbs H11 55 watts or 100w? iknow that it says 55w on here but ucould choose on the autolumination site, i wanna go with 100w diamond blue because i suppose they're brighter...

Is this for 2007 also?? I want some parkin LED for the back, and low beams.

hey guys...

has anyone tried the 25 Led SMT Tower III in the 194 from www.autolumination.com for the park lights closest to the Mazda logo.

these should be quite bright i assume if they fit.

So h7's won't work?

H7 is for non xenon low beam, H9 for high beam and h11 for fog lights

How do I know if I have xenon or whatever? I bought 2 h7's and there is no where to put them in the back of the headlight

How do I know if I have xenon or whatever? I bought 2 h7's and there is no where to put them in the back of the headlight

Keep it to one thread Nick, go see your other one.

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^.......yeah, they E-mailed that to me!
Too bad I just spent about $140.00 about two weeks ago!
They always seem to do that to me! :cussing:


Guess I will have to buy some back-ups perhaps. :dunno:

Anyone who could help would be greatly appreciated. I have HIDS for my foglights but im also trying to get them for my headlights. Which one is better to get the low beam Headlights-Xenon Low Beam-(2) D2S 35W cuz i have xenon headlights or the high beam Headlights-Halogen High Beam-(2)-H9 OR #9005. Help plzzzz!!!!!! Just trying to get advice on what would look better.

Here's the list for my 2008 Anni Edition. I'm sure it's not much different from the OP's list (if at all):

2008 MAZDA RX-8 (With HID headlamps)

Low beam headlamp
HID-D2S

High beam headlamp
H9

Parking light
2825
2825ST
2825LL

Front turn signal
992 (7440A)
992/7440AL

Rear turn signal
992 (7440A)
992/7440AL

Tail light
7443
7443ST
7443LL

Stop light
7443
7443ST
7443LL

High mount stop light
7440
7440ST
7440LL

Fog/Driving light
H11
H11SU
H11ST
H11XV

License plate
2825
2825ST
2825LL

Back up light
7440
7440ST
7440LL

Front sidemarker
194
194ST
194LL

Rear sidemarker
LED

Map light
2825
2825ST
2825LL

Dome light
DE3175
DE3175LL

Step/Courtesy light
2825
2825ST
2825LL

Trunk/Cargo area
2825
2825ST
2825LL

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Installation of aftermarket LED light bulbs may produce electrical noise that may interfere with the operation of the Remote Keyless Entry System.

See...
http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=4024250&postcount=15

What Color bulbs would be illegal to have as my parking lights? I don't want to get stopped by the cops because of my lights but I wanted to have a HID - ish yellow lights there as I'm planning on buying the HID Foglight kit as well.

Any suggestions?

Looking for a bit of advice. After reading through a LOT of these light threads, I am not sure what bulbs would look good to replace the ugly yellowish parking lights to make them white. I would like a bulb (not led) that would match the stock HIDs well. Any suggestions?

So I have the HID Lights but whats the maximum brightness the stock lights can handle?

I guess I mean Can I go 6000K, 8000K, 12000K , etc without melting anything causing damage I dont have money for? like wires ect

6000K, 8000K, etc. do not refer to brightness, that is the color temperature. Think about what you may have learned in a science class about the color of stars and the temperature. the coolest stars are red (outside the spectrum of color temps in HID bulbs), warmer are yellow, warmer than that are white, and warmer than that are blue.

I was getting temperatures mixed up with watts or wattages. So as long as I use the correct wattage I can use any color I want ?

Yes, that's correct. Personally, I've purchased 8000K D2S bulbs from vvme.com and they've been working great in my RX8 and my MS3.

Yes, that's correct. Personally, I've purchased 8000K D2S bulbs from vvme.com and they've been working great in my RX8 and my MS3.

Thanks, Ill check out that site too. And Nice, you got an MS3 also, best of both worlds

Quick Question, Im looking into getting some Hi Beam Bulbs but when I go to Vleds.com and go to H9 or 9005 all they wanna show me are HID Bulbs and kits.

I do have stock, HIDs already but the H9/9005 are just going to be a halogen bulb right?

You can't use LED bulbs for high beams (well you could, but it would be pathetic)

Halogens put out (lumens) in the 1000 - 1300 range,
upgrade to HID and you'll get 4000 - 5000,
a good LED bulb will emit, maybe 300.......

(I have HIDs hi's, but I'm also a maniac)

I know Audi is working on some LED beams, but they are years away, and you won't find these at VLEDs!

You can't use LED bulbs for high beams (well you could, but it would be pathetic)

Halogens put out (lumens) in the 1000 - 1300 range,
upgrade to HID and you'll get 4000 - 5000,
a good LED bulb will emit, maybe 300.......

(I have HIDs hi's, but I'm also a maniac)

I know Audi is working on some LED beams, but they are years away, and you won't find these at VLEDs!

OH Yeah! NO, I totally no that! lol But I guess why the site was trying to get me to get HID's because it is a LED Site lol My bad

So has anyone done hid hi beams? If so what kit did yall get and where did u place the ballasts?