Overview
The PIAA 9012 G3 LED bulb, part number 26-17492, is a pair of 6200K white LED bulbs with a 9012 base. PIAA marks it Universal Fit, so it is sold by base type rather than for a named vehicle. Confirm the 9012 base and clearance in your own housing before installing, since no vehicle list is attached to this bulb.
The G3 design uses CREE XP-L chips on a thinner circuit board, with up to 50% more light output than earlier models and a wider viewing angle. The slimmed main column places the chips nearer a halogen filament position, which helps the bulb use factory housings and produce a seamless beam with less scatter. The bulb is larger than stock, so check clearance and whether the dust cover fits. The cooling fan offers 70% more airflow and 40% less fan noise than the previous design, and the bulbs carry a 5-year warranty.
Key features
- CREE XP-L LED chips with a wider viewing angle
- Pulse width modulation control that PIAA says eliminates flickering in most applications
- Adjustable beam for alignment fine-tuning
- Cooling fan with 70% more airflow than the previous design, per PIAA
- Fan noise reduced by 40%
- OE connectors for installation without splicing, cutting or soldering
- 5-year warranty
Universal bulbs and housing fit
Universal bulbs are sold by base type, so the 9012 socket is the starting point and the housing is the real test. Two lamps with the same base can differ in depth, reflector shape and cover design. Lay the bulb beside the old one first, then compare the body and driver with the space behind the housing.
Plug-in connectors make the wiring side straightforward, but the bulb’s position still matters. A bulb that sits off-center can throw the beam in an odd direction, so seat it fully and set it square. After reassembly, check the beam on a wall and adjust aim where the housing allows.
- Compare the old and new bulb side by side
- Confirm the 9012 base before buying
- Seat the bulb square in the socket
- Check the beam after reassembly
Specifications
| Brand | PIAA Lighting |
|---|---|
| Part number | 26-17492 |
| UPC | 722935811086 |
| Bulb type | LED |
| Bulb base | 9012 |
| Quantity | Pair |
| Color | White |
| Color temperature | 6200K |
| Wattage | 23 W |
| Fitment type | Universal Fit |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Vehicle fitment
This 9012 bulb is not vehicle-specific. It is a universal fit product, so the 9012 base and the larger bulb body must suit your housing and dust cover.
No vehicles are named for this bulb. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The factory-style connectors allow a plug-in install without any wire cutting or soldering. Measure clearance around the housing before fitting. These bulbs are not FMVSS108 or CMVSS108 compliant, so check local road-use rules before fitting them to a road-going vehicle.
What’s included
A pair of PIAA 9012 G3 LED bulbs with OE connectors.
