H8 LED Bulbs for Fog Lights
Quick answer: H8 is a 35W single-filament bulb used mostly for fog lights, for example on the BMW E46 facelift and VW Golf Mk6 and Mk7. LightsUp sells H8 LED bulbs in the App Control and CORE150 range.
About the H8 bulb
Base: PGJ19-1
Halogen power: 35W
Same family: H9, H11, H16 – similar shape, different tabs
Typical use: fog lights, sometimes angel eyes or cornering lights
LightsUp H8 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 H8 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 H8
These are some of the cars covered by our bulb size guides that use H8. Tap a car to see all of its bulb sizes.
BMW 3 Series E46 (1998–2006) – fog lights
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 / GTI Mk6 (2008–2013) – fog lights
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7 (2012–2020) – fog lights
FAQ
Is H8 the same as H11?
No. They look alike, but the tabs on the base are different and H8 is a lower-power bulb. Order the size printed on your old bulb.
Will H8 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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