9006 (HB4) LED Bulbs for Low Beam and Fog Lights
Quick answer: 9006 (also called HB4) is a single-filament bulb used for the low beam on many American and Japanese cars, and for the fog lights on many European cars such as the BMW E39, E46 and VW Golf Mk4 and Mk5. LightsUp sells 9006 LED bulbs in the App Control and CORE150 range.
About the 9006 bulb
Also called: HB4
Base: P22d
Halogen power: 51W
Typical use: low beam, fog lights
LightsUp 9006 LED bulbs
Magic App Control LED bulbs – change colour temperature and brightness and switch on a strobe effect from your phone over Bluetooth. Built-in CAN bus, up to 4× brighter than halogen.
Best for: drivers who want a modern look and full control from the phone.
CORE150 LED bulbs (150W) – 75W per bulb, 150W per set. Bright white light and an external driver box for better cooling. Plug & play, CAN bus ready, no app needed.
Best for: maximum brightness when there is room behind the headlight for the driver box.
Which 9006 LED bulb should I choose?
Want the brightest light? Choose CORE150, if there is room behind your headlight for the driver box.
Want to change colour and brightness from your phone? Choose App Control.
Cars that use 9006
These are some of the cars covered by our bulb size guides that use 9006. Tap a car to see all of its bulb sizes.
BMW 3 Series E46 (1998–2006) – fog lights
BMW 5 Series E39 (1995–2003) – fog lights
Honda Civic 8th gen (2006–2011) – low beam
Skoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z) (2004–2013) – fog lights
Subaru Impreza / WRX (GH / GR / GV) (2008–2014) – fog lights
Toyota Corolla (US) E120 / E140 (2003–2013) – low beam, fog lights
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 / Bora / Jetta IV (1997–2006) – fog lights
Volkswagen Golf Mk5 / GTI / Rabbit (2003–2009) – fog lights
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 / GTI Mk6 (2008–2013) – fog lights
Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) (2005–2010) – fog lights
FAQ
Is 9006 the same as 9005?
No. They look similar, but the base and the power are different, so they are not interchangeable. 9006 is usually the low beam or fog light and 9005 the high beam.
Is HB4 the same as 9006?
Yes, HB4 is another name for the 9006 bulb.
Will 9006 LED bulbs cause a dashboard error?
App Control and CORE150 are CAN bus ready, which is designed to prevent flicker and bulb-out warnings on newer cars.
Are the bulbs sold as a pair?
Yes, every set contains two bulbs – one for each side.
Check before you order
Check the code printed on the base of your current bulb or in your owner's manual before ordering. Not sure? Send us a photo of your bulb to info@lightsup.pro and we will confirm the right size for you.
Not sure which size your car uses? Try our Bulb Finder – pick your make, model and year and see the right bulbs in seconds.
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