1999 Acura CL Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 1999 Acura CL uses 9005 high beams and 2057R brake lights.
1999 Acura CL bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam | 9005 |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | 7440 |
| Brake Light Bulb | 2057R |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Front | 7440 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 194 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 7441 |
| Parking Light Bulb | 168 |
| Parking Light Bulb | 917 |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear | 3496 |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 3497 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Front | 168NA |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Rear | 168NA |
| Tail Light Bulb Inner | 3496 |
| Tail Light Bulb Outer | 2057R |
| Glove Box Light Bulb | DE3021 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | DE3021 |
| Dome Light Bulb | DE3425 |
| Map Light Bulb | 2825 |
| Map Light Bulb | 98 |
| Interior Door Light Bulb | DE3021 |
| Automatic Transmission Indicator Light Bulb | 2721 |
| Instrument Panel Light Bulb | 2721 |
| Ash Tray Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 1) | 2721 |
| Ash Tray Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 2) | 74 |
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
9005 (headlight high beam)
7440 (center high mount stop light, turn signal light front)
2057R (brake light, tail light outer)
- Top pick: Sylvania 2057 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
194 / 168 / 2825 (license plate light, parking light, map light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
7441 (license plate light)
- Top pick: Wagner Lighting 7441 bulb
917 (parking light)
- Top pick: KDL T15 LED replacement bulb (fits 917)
3496 (turn signal light rear, tail light inner)
- Top pick: Sylvania 3496 Long Life (2 bulbs)
3497 (back up reverse light)
- Top pick: Sylvania 3497 Long Life miniature bulb
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)
DE3425 (dome light)
98 (map light)
- Top pick: #89/98 miniature LED replacement bulb
2721 (automatic transmission indicator light, instrument panel light, ash tray light)
- Top pick: Hella 2721 bulb (2 pack)
74 (ash tray light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 74 Basic (10 bulbs)
- LED: Alopee 74 LED (10 pcs)
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 CL headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Acura CL tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 1999 Acura CL?
9005.
Are the brake light and tail light the same bulb on a 1999 Acura CL?
No. The brake light is a 2057R and the tail light is a 3496 or 2057R.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 1999 Acura CL?
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.
Other Acura CL years
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