2001 Acura CL Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2001 Acura CL uses D2R low beams, 9005 high beams and 7443R brake lights.
2001 Acura CL bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam | 9005 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam | D2R |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | 7440 |
| Brake Light Bulb | 7443R |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Front | 1157A |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 917 |
| Parking Light Bulb | 1157A |
| Tail Light Bulb | 7443R |
| Daytime Running Light Bulb | 9005 |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear | 7440 |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 7440 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Front | 168NA |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Rear | 7443A |
| Vanity Mirror Light Bulb | 6612F |
| Glove Box Light Bulb | 194 |
| Glove Box Light Bulb | 7441 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | 168 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | 917 |
| Dome Light Bulb | DE3425 |
| Map Light Bulb | 2825 |
| Map Light Bulb | 98 |
| Interior Door Light Bulb | 194 |
| Interior Door Light Bulb | 7441 |
| Automatic Transmission Indicator Light Bulb | 2721 |
| Instrument Panel 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
9005 (headlight high beam, daytime running light)
D2R (headlight low beam)
- Top pick: DMEX D2R HID bulbs (2 pcs)
7440 (center high mount stop light, turn signal light rear, back up reverse light)
7443R (brake light, tail light)
1157A (turn signal light front, parking light)
- Top pick: Sylvania 1157A Basic (10 bulbs)
168 / 194 / 2825 (license plate light, glove box light, trunk or cargo area light and more)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
917 (license plate light, trunk or cargo area light)
- Top pick: KDL T15 LED replacement bulb (fits 917)
168NA (side marker light front)
- Top pick: Philips 168NA LongerLife (2 pack)
7443A (side marker light rear)
- Top pick: Kadiby 7443A/7443NA amber bulbs
6612F (vanity mirror light)
7441 (glove box light, interior door light)
- Top pick: Wagner Lighting 7441 bulb
DE3425 (dome light)
98 (map light)
- Top pick: #89/98 miniature LED replacement bulb
2721 (automatic transmission indicator light, instrument panel 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 CL headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Acura CL tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2001 Acura CL?
D2R.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2001 Acura CL?
9005.
Are the brake light and tail light the same bulb on a 2001 Acura CL?
Yes. Both use a 7443R.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2001 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. Some trims of this vehicle use HID (D-series) headlight bulbs. Replace those with the same HID size, not an LED.
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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