Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

Has anyone ever done this to increase light output?? Was looking at some Xenesis (Tru-Match) bulbs...

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...t-numbers.html

Looks like 9006 bulbs for the fogs.

But, to increase light output, just go with HID's in the lows and fogs:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-pictures.html

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

Thanks Max...Already have a Xentec kit for the lows i'm about to install. I was just curious if the different bulb type (9005) would create more light output since the 9005 bulb is essentially the same as a 9006 but without the metallic coating on the tip of the bulb...

Off topic: You still working down at AU?

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

He doesn't work there, he only plays in the shop there.........

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

Not sure how he stands the "smell" down there....;)

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

Smell? What smell? Yeah, I'm still here. Tilting at windmills.


Hey! Pedro...go find us some lunch, amigo!

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

And, George?

I resemble that fact. And am hurt that you would mention it!:(

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

Auburn has the highest cow population in the Southeast...;)

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

Y'know what? I just realized that there are AT LEAST 3 people in Alabama that keep their cars clean.

Wow! :p

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

THATS TRUE...where are those Guinness folks when we need them? This is definitely a record-breaking discovery ;)

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

Without going to HID, the 9006 bulb is available in a least 3 different levels. OEM 55w, 80w, and 100w.

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

James, I've read that the 9006 is 55w (OEM), but a 9005 bulb (almost identical, same plug, etc) is actually 65W, and does not have the metallic covering on the tip. I was looking at the Xenesis bulbs to replace the OEM parts with, but was curious if anyone had actually considered the 9005 bulb for their fogs...

Thanks for the info though!

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

The 9005 bulbs are used for high beams in cars that have 9006 for low beams. They might be to bright for oncoming cars if you use them in the fogs. You could try them and see how they work.

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

The OEM bulb is 55w, but aftermarket bulbs are available in 80w and 100w, if not more. Do an ebay search for 9006 and you will see them all.

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

To use a 9005 in a 9006 socket really is not a good idea for two reasons. First you must modify the plug to make it work. Second, the sealing surface at the O ring is a different size, actually a lot smaller allowing dirt into the housing. Put them side by side and you will see the physical difference.

Re: Use 9005 bulb in fog lights?
 

Some one may have more experience with higher wattage bulbs then I do, but I tried intstalling a 100w bulb into my old eclipse for this purpose. The added heat from the bulb melted the plug, causing the wiring harness to the lights to short out. In the end, those $20 bulbs cost me a new battery, alternator, and rewiring most of the electrical components of the car. Up until the time I sold the car, alot of the electronics within the car did not function correctly. I would be careful installing anything electrical with a higher wattage again.