Overview
The PIAA 9005/HB3 G3 LED bulb, part number 26-17495, is a pair of 6200K white LED bulbs with an HB3 base. It is a universal fit bulb, sold by base type rather than for a specific vehicle. Match the HB3 base and confirm clearance in your housing before installing.
These G3 bulbs use CREE XP-L chips on a thinner circuit board and offer up to 50% more light output than earlier models, with a wider viewing angle. The slimmer main column places the LED chips closer to the position of a halogen filament, which suits factory housings. The bulb is larger than stock, so check clearance and confirm whether the dust cover can be used. The fan moves 70% more air and runs 40% quieter than the previous design, and the bulbs carry a 5-year warranty.
Key features
- CREE XP-L LED chips with a wider viewing angle and thinner circuit board
- Pulse width modulation control, which PIAA says removes flicker for most applications
- Adjustable beam for fine alignment
- Fan with 70% more airflow than the previous design
- Fan noise cut by 40%
- OE connectors for installation without splicing, cutting or soldering
- 5-year warranty
Choosing LED bulb fit
LED bulbs replace the halogen filament with small semiconductor chips, and that changes how heat moves through the housing. The chips need a clear path to the heat sink and fan, so keep vents open and avoid covering the back of the bulb with tape or foam. LEDs draw less current than halogen, which keeps the wiring cooler, but the bulb’s body shape still matters because the beam is formed around the chip position inside the reflector.
Before buying, compare the base and overall length with the bulb you are removing. A larger body can touch a dust cover or crowd a wiring harness. When both sides are changed, install them together so the color and output match. After the first few drives, check that the beam aim still looks level and that the fan runs without rattling.
- Measure the space behind the housing
- Check that the dust cover closes fully
- Replace both sides together
Specifications
| Brand | PIAA Lighting |
|---|---|
| Part number | 26-17495 |
| UPC | 722935811093 |
| Bulb type | LED |
| Bulb base | HB3 |
| Quantity | Pair |
| Color | White |
| Color temperature | 6200K |
| Wattage | 23 W |
| Fitment type | Universal Fit |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Vehicle fitment
This HB3 bulb is a base-type replacement rather than a vehicle-specific part. PIAA marks it Universal Fit, so the HB3 base and the bulb’s larger-than-stock body must suit your housing and cover.
No vehicles are named for this bulb. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
OE connectors let you plug the bulbs in without wire splicing or soldering. Measure the space around the housing before fitting. Since the bulbs are not FMVSS108 or CMVSS108 compliant, verify your local road-use rules before installing them in a vehicle driven on public roads.
What’s included
A pair of PIAA 9005/HB3 G3 LED bulbs with OE connectors.
