Are H11 and H9 interchangeable?
Are H11 and H9 interchangeable?
The bulbs are not really interchangeable, one of the metal tabs and the socket needs minor “adjustment/modification”(cut off). Some H11 lamps may not be up to the job of running a H9 without problems.
Are H8 H9 and H11 the same?
Hello! In terms of aftermarket bulbs, yes H11, H9, and H8 are all the same bulbs as they share the same base and shape!
What bulb is compatible with H9?
Headlight & Fog Light Bulb Cross-Reference Guide – LED | HID | Halogen
| Bulb | Equivalent to | Lighting Technology |
|---|---|---|
| H9 | H11, H8, H16 (L-Shaped) | LED, HID and Halogen |
| HB2 (Dual-Beam) | H4, 9003, 9003EB/XV/CB/SU/ST | LED, HID and Halogen |
| HB3 | 9005, H10, 9040, 9055, 9140, 9145, 9150, 9155 | LED, HID and Halogen |
| HB4 | 9006, 9012 | LED, HID and Halogen |
What bulb is H9?
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Part # | H9 |
|---|---|
| DOT / SAE Compliant | Yes |
| Bulb Technology | Halogen |
| Headlamp Beam | High Beam Only |
| Wattage | 55 |
Are H11 bulbs high and low beam?
The H11 is a single low beam light, whereas the 9005 is high beam light with a high illumination capability.
Is H9 and 9006 the same?
As stated above, the performance of a STOCK wattage 9005 / H9 is indistinguishable from an over wattage 9006 / H11. Using the stock bulb produces LESS heat AND PROVIDES LONGER LIFE. Over wattage bulbs typically last NO MORE THAN 150 HOURS!
How bright is H9 bulb?
The light output looks visibly brighter than that of the previous H11 bulbs. This vehicle has projector headlamps. low beam=H11 (1345 lumens, 3200K), upgraded to H9 Philips (2100 lumens, 3200K).
What is the difference between the H11 and H9 bulbs?
The concept of this mod is to replace the factory H11 low beam bulb with a modified H9 bulb, and replace the factory 9005 high beam bulb with a modified 9011 bulb, respectively. As you can see from the pictures below, the only difference between the bulbs are tabs on the base and/or the plug.
Where to get new headlight bulbs?
So you can just pick them up at you local auto parts store if you don’t mind paying a bit more. The concept of this mod is to replace the factory H11 low beam bulb with a modified H9 bulb, and replace the factory 9005 high beam bulb with a modified 9011 bulb, respectively.
Why does the H9 fog light not work with H11?
This is because the tip of the H11 bulbs are dipped with opaque paint to prevent forward glare, and the H9 bulb tips are not. Unfortunately for us, the fog light housings do not have an additional glare shield in front of the bulb, so do this mod at your own discretion. Happy modding! From another Thread…
How can I tell the difference between the headlight bulbs?
As you can see from the pictures below, the only difference between the bulbs are tabs on the base and/or the plug. On the base of the bulb you will see a wide metal tab on the base, this tab needs to be trimmed down a bit to make it go into the headlight housing easier.
