Exterior Replacement Bulb Guide

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List of all replacement bulb sizes for the exterior of the vehicle.High/Low Beam HeadlampPart number = 9003 / H4Parking Light / Front Turn SignalPart number = 1157ARear Turn SignalPart number = 7440Tail Light / Tail Brake LightPart number = 7443Center High Mounted Stop LightPart number = 921Fog/Driving LightPart number = 9006License PlatePart number = 168Back Up LightPart number = 7440
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Cool! Thanks a ot. I keep having to go to the Sylvania page to look it up! Now we have pictures and all!
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That 7443 needs to be replaced, even if it still works. It is old and weak...I replace mine every couple of years so I know they are bright and strong.
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I thought I was the only one who did that kind of thing... I've got a habit to replace lights that don't really need replacing, but have been in there for a while and are getting dim. Especially once I see the inside of the bulb's glass start to darken or get that sorta-chrome appearance going on.
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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »I thought I was the only one who did that kind of thing... I've got a habit to replace lights that don't really need replacing, but have been in there for a while and are getting dim. Especially once I see the inside of the bulb's glass start to darken or get that sorta-chrome appearance going on. Ha Ha! Great minds think a like! I suppose it is just a habit since I stare at them in traffic everyday and notice burned out, weak or installed wrong blubs! Well more since I know they do get weak and dim as they age, anything to prevent a collision I suppose. My pinball machine has over 130 bulbs! 6 and 12 volt. And I changed out everyone when I restored it or "shopped it" out as the pinball world calls it!
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Don't get higher wattage ones, you'll burn up your wiring...But if you can get "brighter" ones with the same wattage ratings, yes, just plug and play!
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Quote, originally posted by micheles_bad_vibe »so if i pull out the headlamps and buy better brighter ones... i should be able to stick new ones in no problem? cuz if i buy something that doesn't fit/work i REFUSE to take it backI can vouch that those head, fog, and reverse lights are the right #'s and will fit.
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Headlights: 55 W low beam, 60 W high beam Fogs: 55 W
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Hey...great post RAGING FISH!
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Anyone know the bulb size for the dome lights on the Vibe. BTW thanks for the info ragingfish, I got some Eurolite Xenon Crystal bulbs and they look sweet.
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Hi folks, first time posting here in this forum.FYI - I looked on Sylvania's website to find the right size headlight bulbs for my 2003 Vibe and saw that it takes 9003. I'm wanting more light during my long drives on our rural two lane country roads around here, so I purchased a pair of Sylvania's SilverStar bulbs in the 9003 size. It was only after I got the bulbs home that I discovered that they looked nothing like the OEM bulb that I removed. I thought the OEM bulb looked very similar to a H4 bulb... and now I've confirmed this by looking at the pics in the first post in this thread. Soooooo, I'm posting this to advise let folks that Sylvania has improperly packaged two of their 9004 bulbs in 9003 packaging.As it's a weekend, I was unable to vent my irritation with Sylvania as their "customer service" phone line gets answered only Mon-Fri.I'll be returning these mis-labeled bulbs to the AutoZone store (30 miles away) and trading them for a pair of WHATEVER package that contains SilverStar bulbs that look like the H4 bulb in the photo...Better yet, since the bulb is so easy to remove, I'll bring my old OEM bulb in the store with me and make the match.
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Update - got the correct bulbs, replaced the OEMs with the SilverStars and aimed them... now I enjoy night driving again.
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Quote, originally posted by jlolli »Better yet, since the bulb is so easy to remove, I'll bring my old OEM bulb in the store with me and make the match. Must be talking about the passenger side... or you have small hands.
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You are correct in that the passenger side is quite easy to get to. But the Driver side is equally accessible... after you remove the battery
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Post by josholiver1 »

i saw some lights on Advance Auto parts, if they say "blue" will they look like the ones that some audi and BMW has that has the white/blue tint and hurt to look at em driving? those are so cool!
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Post by apacheman85226 »

Yeah I noticed that too. There was a website that said that both Ford and most GM makers mixed up the Light Bulb numbers with the H4. which kinda doesnt make sense to me because mine arent even 9004's they are 9006HB4's (the fogs)
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Yeah the blues look awesome. I feel kinda crappy because I have not enough cash to replace both, just the one that went out! Would look kinda funky though. one blue one white.
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thanks for the great info
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I'd like to replace the turn signal bulbs with a clear/white bulb... what size, wattage etc. bulb do i need to buy? any recommended brands or anything? thanks!
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Quote, originally posted by sagekai »I'd like to replace the turn signal bulbs with a clear/white bulb... what size, wattage etc. bulb do i need to buy? any recommended brands or anything? thanks!umm...did you look at the top of this thread???
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please pardon my ignorance here...i see the model number of the old one and this "Headlights: 55 W low beam, 60 W high beam Fogs: 55 W" am I missing something? Again, sorry for being an idiot here.
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Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Parking Light / Front Turn SignalPart number = 1157A???
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is that a generic part number or is that just for GM? I'd really rather get it somewhere else cause GM prices are nuts.
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it is an industry standard size.
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oh ok thank you very much for the help
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Does anybody know if there is a H# for the 9006 (fogs)? I'm ordering xenon foglights and i want to make sure i get the right ones for my vibe.
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Quote, originally posted by THE VIBERATOR »Does anybody know if there is a H# for the 9006 (fogs)? I'm ordering xenon foglights and i want to make sure i get the right ones for my vibe.It is also know as a HB4.
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Do someone knows what king of bulbs I need for turn signals on my 2009 vibe ?I ordered some 1157A silverstar, but it don't fit in my vibe. It looks like the older vibes are different from the new one... On Sylvania's website they have the wrong type of bulb in their replacement guide...
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Quote, originally posted by trasher »Do someone knows what king of bulbs I need for turn signals on my 2009 vibe ?I ordered some 1157A silverstar, but it don't fit in my vibe. It looks like the older vibes are different from the new one... On Sylvania's website they have the wrong type of bulb in their replacement guide...Check your owners manual, a bulb chart should be in there.
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There's nothing in the manual about turn signal... just front and rear bulbs... a little bit disapointing...
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Here are useful links I found on the Sylvania site compiling bulb numbers for both the 2007 (top) and 2009. This is ragingfish's list but with more detail2007 PONTIAC Vibe High & low beam headlamp9003/HB2 9003SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen9003ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen9003EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice9003XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light9003CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter LightParking light1157A 1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampFront turn signal1157A 1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampRear turn signal7440 7440ST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style7440LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampTail light7443 Stop light7443 High mount stop light921 921ST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style921LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampFog/Driving light9006 9006SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen9006ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen9006EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice9006XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light9006CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter LightLicense plate168 168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampBack up light7440 7440ST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style7440LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampDome lightDE3175 DE3175LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp7443LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampStep/Courtesy lightDE3175 DE3175LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp7443LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp2009 PONTIAC Vibe Low beam headlamp9006 9006SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen9006ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen9006EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice9006XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light9006CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter LightHigh beam headlamp9005 9005SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen9005ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen9005EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice9005XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light9005CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter LightParking light1157A 1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampFront turn signal1157A 1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampRear turn signal992 (7440A) Tail light7443 Stop light7443 High mount stop lightAssembly Fog/Driving light9145 9145ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter HalogenH11 H11ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter HalogenH11XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter LightLicense plate168 168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampBack up light921 921ST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style921LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampFront sidemarker1157A 1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampDome lightDE3175 DE3175LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp7443LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampStep/Courtesy lightDE3175 DE3175LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp7443LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lampTrunk/Cargo areaDE3175 DE3175LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp7443LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp
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Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Headlights: 55 W low beam, 60 W high beam Fogs: 55 Wso would it be a bad idea to use 100w bulbs in the fogs?
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You might melt something...Plug the light in, watch it and feel the wires and lenses... see if anything gets too hot...
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Since I have replaced every single light bulb on both our 2009 Vibe GTs, I figured I would post all the correct bulb numbers here because some of the numbers listed in Sylvania's replacement guide are wrong.

2009-2010 Vibe Replacement Bulb Guide

Driving / Fog Lights
Part Number = 9145 / H10

Low Beam Headlights
Part Number = 9006

High Beam Headlights
Part Number = 9005

Front Turn Signals / Parking Lights
Part Number = 3457

Rear Turn Signals
Part Number = 7440

Taillights / Brake Lights
Part Number = 7443

Backup / Reverse Lights
Part Number = 921

License Plate Light
Part Number = 168

Map / Reading Lights
Part Number = 194 (This is for 2009-2010 Vibes that have a sunroof. I'm not sure whether it's the same for 2009-2010 Vibes that do not have a sunroof.)

Center Dome Light
Part Number = DE3175 / 31mm festoon style

Cargo Area / Rear Dome Light
Part Number = DE3175 / 31mm festoon style
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I have spent over a half hour trying to replace the passenger-side bulb on my '08 Vibe. I can unplug the existing bulb, but I cannot get the existing bulb out. I know there is some sort of retainer clip that I am supposed to move, but I cannot see it nor feel it. It doesn't help that the space behind the bulb has stuff in the way.

While it is possible that this was addressed earlier in this thread with a photos, the pictures are gone, since Photobucket changed its hosting policies.

Any advice?

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cadcoke5 wrote: I know there is some sort of retainer clip that I am supposed to move, but I cannot see it nor feel it. It doesn't help that the space behind the bulb has stuff in the way.
see yyamad1's 2 pics at viewtopic.php?t=32395#p406350

The clip pivots on the side with the screw. To disengage it, push the other side in (towards the front of the vehicle), and when in, move it sideways (or up/down, can't remember), then release and the clip will pivot out of the way.
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Thank you, those pictures help alot. In my mind, I had something completely different pictured.

Forums should disallow external picture hosting. So much of this forum has been turned into a giant Photobucket advertisement. Though, in reality, the Photobucket stuff makes me want to stay away from using them.

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I think I've only posted pics that were uploaded here. A few links got confused when the forum software was switched some years ago, so if anybody finds a pic of mine that appears to have disappeared, let me know.

Some say the process and limits on uploading pics here is too much trouble. Given today's digital camera resolution, it makes sense to limit the size of pictures ( I don't want to download a thread with multiple 10 MB images in it) It might be possible to add some function to the forum to automatically resize uploaded pics, but I don't think a forum with dwindling activity for a car (and a brand) that went out of production 8 years ago is worth effort much more than basic maintenance for whoever runs this place, so I'm just grateful the place is still here.

for what its worth, I found those pics by doing a google image search for "headlight clip site:genvibe.com"
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FYI, there are simple ways around the Photobucket issue. Do a Google search for "Photobucket fix" and you'll find many different add-ons you can use to make the pictures visible again ;).
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Has anyone replaced the backup lamps with LED's? I'd LOVE to get brighter backup lighting....
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vibenvy wrote: Sat Sep 01, 2012 1:36 pm Since I have replaced every single light bulb on both our 2009 Vibe GTs, I figured I would post all the correct bulb numbers here because some of the numbers listed in Sylvania's replacement guide are wrong.

2009-2010 Vibe Replacement Bulb Guide

Driving / Fog Lights
Part Number = 9145 / H10

Low Beam Headlights
Part Number = 9006

High Beam Headlights
Part Number = 9005

Front Turn Signals / Parking Lights
Part Number = 3457

Rear Turn Signals
Part Number = 7440

Taillights / Brake Lights
Part Number = 7443

Backup / Reverse Lights
Part Number = 921

License Plate Light
Part Number = 168

Map / Reading Lights
Part Number = 194 (This is for 2009-2010 Vibes that have a sunroof. I'm not sure whether it's the same for 2009-2010 Vibes that do not have a sunroof.)

Center Dome Light
Part Number = DE3175 / 31mm festoon style

Cargo Area / Rear Dome Light
Part Number = DE3175 / 31mm festoon style
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ZZvroom wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:57 pm Has anyone replaced the backup lamps with LED's? I'd LOVE to get brighter backup lighting....
I got some pretty cheap ones off Amazon for my 2006. Night and Day difference quite literally. If we've got the same bumper, it's really quite easy to replace the bulbs without any tools, so I'd say overall it's worth your effort
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