Preacher

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/c...FL&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

Preacher

That's alla' them.

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.....

mdw33333

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

Preacher

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!

AcuraEL

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.

Preacher

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.

hottrx8chic

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

Preacher

Chief

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)

Omicron

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

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

SiMplyBluE

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.

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. 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?

Preacher

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

Doctorr

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

Preacher

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....

whosyourbaba

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

RX-Hawk

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.

GSXRSTAR

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

Preacher

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

pepe

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...

rx8spiritR

i just waste $70 on a pair of ******* 9005 that doesn't fit my ******* 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.

rx8spiritR

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

Boozehound

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