1996 Acura RL Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 1996 Acura RL uses 9003 low and high beams, H1 fog lights and 7443R brake lights.
1996 Acura RL bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam | 9003 |
| Fog Light Bulb Front | H1 |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | 3497 |
| Brake Light Bulb | 7443R |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Front | 3497 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 917 |
| Parking Light Bulb | 168 |
| Parking Light Bulb | 917 |
| Tail Light Bulb | 7443R |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear | 7440 |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 7440 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Front | 168NA |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Rear | 168NA |
| Glove Box Light Bulb | DE3021 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | DE3021 |
| Dome Light Bulb | DE3022 |
| Map Light Bulb | 2825 |
| Map Light Bulb | 98 |
| Interior Door Light Bulb | DE3021 |
| Automatic Transmission Indicator Light Bulb | 2721 |
Tap any bulb size to see it on Amazon. Trims and mid-year changes can differ, so pull the old bulb and match the number on its base before you order.
Which bulb should I buy?
- Just need it working again? Buy the standard halogen in the same size. It's cheap, it's legal everywhere, and it takes five minutes.
- Want to see better at night without messing with anything? Step up to a brighter halogen. Same plug, more light, no wiring.
- Want the white, modern look? Go LED. Great for fog, reverse, plate and interior lights. For headlights, LED bulbs in a housing built for halogen can throw glare, so aim them after you install and check your state's rules before running them on the street.
Our picks by bulb size
9003 (headlight high beam and low beam)
H1 (fog light front)
- Top pick: OSRAM Night Breaker Laser H1 halogen
3497 (center high mount stop light, turn signal light front)
- Top pick: Sylvania 3497 Long Life miniature bulb
7443R (brake light, tail light)
168 / 2825 (license plate light, parking light, map light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
917 (license plate light, parking light)
- Top pick: KDL T15 LED replacement bulb (fits 917)
7440 (turn signal light rear, back up reverse light)
168NA (side marker light front, side marker light rear)
- Top pick: Philips 168NA LongerLife (2 pack)
DE3021 (glove box light, trunk or cargo area light, interior door light)
DE3022 (dome light)
98 (map light)
- Top pick: #89/98 miniature LED replacement bulb
2721 (automatic transmission indicator light)
- Top pick: Hella 2721 bulb (2 pack)
For brake lights and turn signals, match the LED color to the lens: red behind a red lens, amber for turn signals.
While you're in there
- Cloudy headlights? New bulbs won't fix a yellowed lens. A replacement housing makes a bigger difference than any bulb: see Acura RL headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Acura RL tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 1996 Acura RL?
9003.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 1996 Acura RL?
9003.
What size is the fog light bulb on a 1996 Acura RL?
H1.
Are the brake light and tail light the same bulb on a 1996 Acura RL?
Yes. Both use a 7443R.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 1996 Acura RL?
Most sizes on this vehicle have a plug-in LED version. Fog, license plate and interior lights are the easy wins. For headlights, aim them after you install and check your local laws first.
How do I make sure I'm buying the right size?
Pull the old bulb and read the number stamped on its base, or check the bulb chart in your owner's manual. Trims and mid-year changes can differ from any chart, including this one.
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