1998 Acura EL Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 1998 Acura EL uses 9003 low and high beams and 7443R brake lights.
1998 Acura EL bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam | 9003 |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | 7440 |
| Brake Light Bulb | 7443R |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Front | 3496 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 917 |
| Parking Light Bulb | 3496 |
| Tail Light Bulb | 7443R |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear | 7440 |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 7440 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Front | 3496 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Rear | 7443A |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | DE3021 |
| Dome Light Bulb | DE3022 |
| Instrument Panel Light Bulb | 194 |
| Instrument Panel Light Bulb | 7441 |
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)
7440 (center high mount stop light, turn signal light rear, back up reverse light)
7443R (brake light, tail light)
3496 (turn signal light front, parking light, side marker light front)
- Top pick: Sylvania 3496 Long Life (2 bulbs)
168 / 194 (license plate light, instrument panel light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
917 (license plate light)
- Top pick: KDL T15 LED replacement bulb (fits 917)
7443A (side marker light rear)
- Top pick: Kadiby 7443A/7443NA amber bulbs
DE3021 (trunk or cargo area light)
DE3022 (dome light)
7441 (instrument panel light)
- Top pick: Wagner Lighting 7441 bulb
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 EL headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Acura EL tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 1998 Acura EL?
9003.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 1998 Acura EL?
9003.
Are the brake light and tail light the same bulb on a 1998 Acura EL?
Yes. Both use a 7443R.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 1998 Acura EL?
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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