Headlights: H4 / 9003*
Foglights: 9006
Brake Lights: 7443
Rear Turn Signals: 7440-A**
Front Turn Signals: 1157NA**
Side Markers: 194
Reverse Lights: 7440
3rd Brake Light: 124

*If you want Sylvania Silverstars, you must get the 9003, for the H4 will not fit or have correct beam pattern

** Corrected --Tomas

Please post here if you know any of the other bulb sizes. Thanks.

Andrew

i think the three you didn't mention the size for all 194's I could be wrong cuz I haven't checked but most of the newer cars use 194's for brake/blinker

wut's a beam pattern? same thing for xa's, right?

front turns-1157
rear turns-7443

ok then i got a question. You said that the H4 bulbs will not work correctly?

FYI if anyone even looks at this post: Do not get such a high wattage bulb like I was going to do. I got some advice....since it is running 55on low and 60-65ish (forgot) high beam, you dont want to push anything higher or you may run into the risk of damaging wires. The Gentlemen told me it is best to just get the running lights aka foglights

FYI if anyone even looks at this post: Do not get such a high wattage bulb like I was going to do. I got some advice....since it is running 55on low and 60-65ish (forgot) high beam, you dont want to push anything higher or you may run into the risk of damaging wires. The Gentlemen told me it is best to just get the running lights aka foglights

IMO, the guy sounds a little paranoid. I run the Xenon bulbs, 4000K bright whites. If you read the package, the wattage is still 55, they just look as bright as 100W.

yeah, i cant read. I noticed ths a couple of days ago and slapped em in my car. They look pretty good too

the reverse lights are 7440 and the brake lamp is also a 7443. The third row brake light is a 124, looks like a 194 but higher wattage. Also the rear bumper side markers are a 194

ok then i got a question. You said that the H4 bulbs will not work correctly?

I read that the H4 Silverstars will not work, the other H4's should work just fine.

Andrew

Are these the same for the xA?

Any idea what size bulbs are used behind the dash? Trying to figure out which bulb covers to buy... :?
Michoku, what size did you buy when you re-colored your dash lights?

Any idea what size bulbs are used behind the dash? Trying to figure out which bulb covers to buy... :?
Michoku, what size did you buy when you re-colored your dash lights?

I used bulb covers... I used 5mm sized covers...but someone on the forums used a pair of 194/168 covers for the little "fiber optic" domes in the climate control...

I don't reccommend the bulb covers, they're hella-dim! :(

Doesn't anybody know the size of the little bulbs that are used to light the climate control? They're prtty tiny. I wonder what they are. Would like to get colored ones instead of the existing ones that have the tiny yellow rubber on them.

What about the interior lighting?? :lol:

For any of the smaller bulbs, 194, 74, ect., go to this website. http://superbrightleds.com/1157.htm They have whatever your looking for in a lot of colors. I bought some blue ones from them when I had my Protege5. They are really bright and they ship fast.[/url]
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/365000-365999/365639_116.jpg
It's hard to tell brom the picture how bright they are, but the lights were green and I changed them to blue.

*If you want Sylvania Silverstars, you must get the 9003, for the H4 will not fit or have correct beam pattern


Why do you say this? I have the H4 silverstars in my xb and they fit fine and the beam pattern is the same as stock :?

Scotch tape + sharpie marker = bulb cover/condom for pretty much any bulb that's easy to swap out, worked for me.

added to the tech section

I've got 100W headlight bulbs, and I've been running them for a couple of weeks now with no problems to the wiring. The headlight system has relays in it, which will allow for a higher wattage bulb. In older cars without relays, burning up was a common problem, but not nowadays.

Hope this helps!

Joe
Scinergy IA

I've got 100W headlight bulbs, and I've been running them for a couple of weeks now with no problems to the wiring. The headlight system has relays in it, which will allow for a higher wattage bulb. In older cars without relays, burning up was a common problem, but not nowadays.

Hope this helps!

Joe
Scinergy IA

this is wrong. over time the actual wires will age faster than normal due to the excess draw. there is also a risk of burning out the actual bulb harness.

this is from personal experience.

btw bulbs that still draw 55w are safe. don't get the cheaper bulbs that draw higher wattage.

the rear turn signal bulbs are 7440 not 43 the 43 are two stage the 40 are single.

Also the rear bumper side markers are a 194

to revive a long ignored thread.....

The rear bumper side markers are not 194's. The bulbs in those marker lights are not replaceable - you have to buy the whole new housing from Toyota. (or switch to an entirely different lighting setup there)

-- ALSO - this FAQ needs updating ... I noticed the bulb # was wrong for the turn signal bulbs in the taillights (it's 7440) - but noticed HOTBOX05 beat me to correcting it by a 2mos long shot.

Anyone got the bulb size list for xA?

it's the same car, just different shape.

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actually it isnt. theres different bulbs for different things. alot are the same but not all here i hope this site helps.
http://www.eautoworks.com/html/bulbSearch-1-SCION.htm

allthough it list rear turns as 7443 which i know is incorrect for the xb mayb be correct for the xa though. not sure. damn no editing in faq

could anyone tell me which to buy from this site :oops: thanks... https://www.streetglow.com/cgi-local/shop.pl/SID=11041868341481/adcode=/page=hid.htm

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what are you looking to buy fog lights or headlight bulbs?

headlight bulbs

I've got 100W headlight bulbs, and I've been running them for a couple of weeks now with no problems to the wiring. The headlight system has relays in it, which will allow for a higher wattage bulb. In older cars without relays, burning up was a common problem, but not nowadays.

Hope this helps!

Joe
Scinergy IA

this is wrong. over time the actual wires will age faster than normal due to the excess draw. there is also a risk of burning out the actual bulb harness.

this is from personal experience.

If you want to run higher wattage bulbs you must use relays to supply power to the bulbs and use the current headlamp circuit to switch the relays on and off and direct battery power to supply lighting voltage or you will soon see melted bulb sockets and wires over time this is fact I have been in the automotive field for over 30 years and I see this alot lately Even on the High end Cadillac's(aKA Escalades)

btw bulbs that still draw 55w are safe. don't get the cheaper bulbs that draw higher wattage.

what about the dome light inside the car?

ne one have info on the control lights

I've got 100W headlight bulbs, and I've been running them for a couple of weeks now with no problems to the wiring. The headlight system has relays in it, which will allow for a higher wattage bulb. In older cars without relays, burning up was a common problem, but not nowadays.

Hope this helps!

Joe
Scinergy IA

this is wrong. over time the actual wires will age faster than normal due to the excess draw. there is also a risk of burning out the actual bulb harness.

this is from personal experience.

btw bulbs that still draw 55w are safe. don't get the cheaper bulbs that draw higher wattage.

the wire will get hard overtime and definitely start cracking.. from personal experience also...

I've got 100W headlight bulbs, and I've been running them for a couple of weeks now with no problems to the wiring. The headlight system has relays in it, which will allow for a higher wattage bulb. In older cars without relays, burning up was a common problem, but not nowadays.

Hope this helps!

Joe
Scinergy IA

this is wrong. over time the actual wires will age faster than normal due to the excess draw. there is also a risk of burning out the actual bulb harness.

this is from personal experience.

btw bulbs that still draw 55w are safe. don't get the cheaper bulbs that draw higher wattage.

the wire will get hard overtime and definitely start cracking.. from personal experience also...

allthough it list rear turns as 7443 which i know is incorrect for the xb mayb be correct for the xa though. not sure. damn no editing in faq

so do you know what size the rear turn signals are then?

the rears are 7440 for the xB

I've got 100W headlight bulbs, and I've been running them for a couple of weeks now with no problems to the wiring. The headlight system has relays in it, which will allow for a higher wattage bulb. In older cars without relays, burning up was a common problem, but not nowadays.

Hope this helps!

Joe
Scinergy IA

this is wrong. over time the actual wires will age faster than normal due to the excess draw. there is also a risk of burning out the actual bulb harness.

this is from personal experience.

btw bulbs that still draw 55w are safe. don't get the cheaper bulbs that draw higher wattage.

the wire will get hard overtime and definitely start cracking.. from personal experience also...

I agree with some things here, but this isn't entirely correct. Both of you are right, and both are wrong. In older cars wiring was a bigger issue, but if you follow some basics, it shouldn't be. Please note that a relay in and of itself does not make it automatically OK to put in something bigger. Relays have ratings too. I agree that you should try to follow the standard 55w low beam rule, and there's really no reason not to.

For any replacement lamp:

1- CHECK THE LAW! State laws can be even tougher than the federal guidelines. You may find yourself with a hefty ticket if you have something too bright or an illegal color in your car. Local laws can be even tougher.

2- Check the circuit configuration. Example: Some vehicles have all the headlights on the same circuit. Some separate left and right. High beams are often on a seperate circuit. For the xB, they have separated the headlights, so there is a circuit for the left Headlight high and low beams, and one for the right.

3- DO THE MATH! Wattage is a function of voltage and amperage. a 55w headlamp draws 55w/12v amps, or 4.583 amps. A 100w lamp draws 8.333 Amps. For the xB headlights, since you will be drawing a high beam through the wiring, you must calculate the HIGHEST amperage that will be drawn through the circuit.

4- CHECK FUSE RATINGS - For the xB headlights, the fuse for each headlight is a 10A fuse. This means that in theory, the MAXIMUM wattage you can draw is 10A times 12v, or 120 watts. However, you should leave at least a 10% safety margin to account for fuse defects and electrical system fluctuations. This means the MAXIMUM wattage you SHOULD draw is closer to 108 watts. I would say 100w maximum. Again, note this is calculated for the HIGH beam. If you are working with a circuit that has multiple lamps, each lamps' wattage is ADDITIVE to the circuit.

5- Check the relay ratings. Not all cars use relays, but the xB does for lots of things. Usually the relay is rated along the same lines as the fuse, so it shouldn't be a problem, but double check it just in case.

6- Check that the wiring gauge is sufficient. This is what can cause you headaches later on. If you try and draw too much power, it will work at first.. even for a few years... but down the line, if the wiring isn't rated correctly, you will have major headaches. You must check all of the wiring, particularly if the wiring branches off. Not only must the wiring to each lamp be correct, but if the wiring combines into a single wire it must be able to hold the load of both the original wires. Usually, automakers use wiring throughout a circuit that is consistent with the amperage of the fuse. Meaning, that typically if the fuse is rated at 10A, the wiring is a sufficient gauge throughout that system to take that much load. Here's some typical wiring sizes and their maximum amps(at 12v) & wattages:

Gauge Wattage Amperage (@ 12v)
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12 2400 200
14 1800 150
16 720 60
18 360 30

For other gauges information, check your local electronics store or online. In general though, if your fuse is rated for 10A, the wiring should be good for it too. But as I said, double check it anyways to make sure. The length of the wiring does play into how much you can draw through it as well. Smaller gauge wiring drops voltage quicker as it has a higher resistance.


So my short answer, after looking over my own wiring in my xB, is that a 100w lamp in an xB headlight should be ok electrically. I'd be more worried about the plastic housing being unable to take the extra heat being generated... and tickets for having such bright lights. Truly the question is why?

HID/xenons: which brand is best and where do I get them?

Found this at Sylvania:

2005 SCION xB

High & low beam headlamp
9003
9003ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: the whitest and brightest Halogen
9003XV XtraVision Halogen Upgrade: Up to 30% Brighter
9003CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade: White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal

Parking light
1157A
1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front turn signal
1157A
1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp
2827

Tail light
7443

Stop light
7443

High mount stop light
921
921LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

License plate
168

Back up light
7440

Front sidemarker
1157A
1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Dome light

dome light is DE3175

thanks for clearing that up about the silverstars. i almost bought the H4, but it said it's for motorcycle use only. i have been searching on this forum to find out why. now i know that i need 9003's : )

If you guys are wanting to buy headlights, hit up PROCARPARTS.COM. They have a hugh selection in bulbs and all kinds of colors for cheap. I got mines there and they are guaranted for like 5 years or more. Just sharing!

hb2=h4=9003...I see no difference in these bulbs...these 3 designations are meant to be one and the same......

there is no h4 bulbs for 'motorcycle use only' **nowadays** that I know of, and I've been a rider since '78 (though I did use a hella brand bulb h4 bulb specifically made for motorcycles only back about 25 years ago).

dose any one know if you can get the #194 Bulbs in blue? and were you can get them?

the rear turn signal bulbs are 7440 not 43 the 43 are two stage the 40 are single.

I don't understand what you are saying. Everything else i read says turn signals are 7443 and back up lights are 7440. Can you get 7443 silverstars?

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/5792/projectors0031kh.jpg

These headlights use H3 bulbs for the low beam (projector), and H1 bulbs for the high beam (reflector). They use the same size bulb for the turn indicators as the stock headlights.

Im looking for a site that carrys the size 1157 bulb in like a bright white/blue color... as well as can u recommend a headlight bulb thats a white/blue color..basically i want matching headlights and turn signals that are white/blue

does anybody know the type/size of bulbs for the anzo headlamps that are sold on ebay. They are the single halo

does anybody know the type/size of bulbs for the anzo headlamps that are sold on ebay. They are the single halo

Dude...look up like...2 posts.

If anyone can help. I need the spring clips that hold the h4 light bulb in place for a stock xb headlamp

I want to replace my headlights with some dual halo/projectors. Can I safely use the Silverstar 9005/9006 bulbs since the original headlights used 9003's?

OK, folks, I corrected the rear turn signal bulb shown in the original post FROM 7443 TO 7440...

Here is the list straight from the Scion Manual:

http://tijil.org/xB_bulbs.jpg

Thanks to erocc916 from ClubxB.com for e-mailing me about this. :)

Tomas

well what about the rear plate light?

Will the regular 1157A light work? Or only NA....

Does anyone know what size led (if it is an led and not a bulb) is the green A/C light and the Defrost light next to it? I already know about the general HVAC lights, but not these two.

well what about the rear plate light?

194 wedge bulb.

saving this for later

i have a question what is the bulb size of the lights that light up the licence plate in the hatch

Anyone use the Piaa bulbs?

Nice info!


John

As far as headlights go I am now gonna replace mine with some cheap ones. I just had one of my Sylvania Silverstars burn out. I am tired of paying $40+ for a bulb that burns out in 3-6 months. Im sure there are bulbs that are just as good but cheaper.

ok i have a 2006 1/2 and my break lights arent the wedge 7443 as EVERYTHING suggests, its more like a 1557 but not sure, nothing has the right info, any one have ANY idea what the correct bulb is for the 2006 1/2 xB??

ok so i dunno if its cause i have a 06.5 or if its cause i had my tails upgraded to the TYC's that toyota offers, but my stop bulbs are 1157's and im not sure what the reverse and blinkers are, whatever the single filiment bulb equivelent to 1157 is.... 1156?

it's because you have TYC tails.