2004 Kia Spectra Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2004 Kia Spectra uses 9003 or H7 low and high beams and 881 fog lights. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.
2004 Kia Spectra bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam | 9003 |
| Fog Light Bulb Front | 881 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam | H7 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam | H7 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| Back Up Light Bulb(Late Model) | 921 |
| Map Light Bulb | 168 |
| Courtesy Light Bulb | 168 |
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)
881 (fog light front)
H7 (headlight high beam, headlight low beam)
- Top pick: Sylvania H7 XtraVision halogen (2 bulbs)
168 (license plate light, map light, courtesy light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
921 (back up light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 921 Long Life (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 921 LED (pack of 2)
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 Kia Spectra headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Kia Spectra tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2004 Kia Spectra?
Headlight High Beam and Low Beam: 9003. Headlight Low Beam: H7.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2004 Kia Spectra?
Headlight High Beam and Low Beam: 9003. Headlight High Beam: H7.
What size is the fog light bulb on a 2004 Kia Spectra?
881.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2004 Kia Spectra?
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 Kia Spectra years
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