Replacement Automotive Lighting

Whether you need to replace a burned-out bulb or you simply want to upgrade the lighting you already have, Putco has a full line of halogen bulbs, LED bulbs and light kits that are up to the task.

Halogen Lights

Halogen bulbs are among the most common type of replacement bulbs for headlight and fog light applications. Because they feature a basic filament design, they can fit almost any vehicle. Unlike traditional tungsten bulbs, halogens are capable of emitting more light at the same wattage or less. As a result, halogen bulbs will:

• Last longer
• Use less power
• Emit more light

Headlamp Applications

Replacing your vehicle's headlamp bulbs is easy. Just determine the bulb type needed by looking either in your owner's manual or on the factory bulb itself. Then the only thing you have to do is choose the color.

Ion Spark White

• Cool, blue tint adds some dimension to otherwise white light
• Maintains overall look of vehicle
• Improves driver visibility and increases awareness

Nitro Blue

• Emits rich, blue-tinted light
• Lends HID look to your vehicle
  • High Intensity Discharge lamps emit a bluish white light that are typical of high-end vehicles. These lights are expensive and cannot be used with traditional, filament-type bases. Nitro Blue halogen bulbs offer a great, cost-effective alternative to HID lamps, letting you in on this upscale trend.

Mirror White

• Puts off bright white light
• Features an iridescent sheen for slight spectrum effect
• Improves driver visibility and increases awareness

Ignition Purple

• Puts off deep purple light
• Dramatically alters look of vehicle for a truly custom appearance

Jet Yellow

• Puts off bright yellow light
• Gives your vehicle show-car quality
• Reduces glare in snow, rain or fog
  • The ability of yellow light to reduce glare in inclement weather has made yellow bulbs among the most popular for fog-light applications

LED Bulbs

Light Emitting Diodes or LED bulbs are quickly becoming standard features in a variety of automotive lighting applications. Ideal for use with interior lights, turn signals, reverse lights and accessory lights, LED bulbs are

• Longer lasting and more durable than other bulbs
  • No filament or fragile tubing to break
• Extremely energy efficient
  • Considerably more light is produced per watt than with incandescent bulbs
  • Very little heat is produced
• Consistent in light output and color
  • Full brightness is achieved in microseconds
  • Color is based on specific element used, not filters that fade

NOTE: All LED bulbs should be matched color of bulb to color of lens on the vehicle. If lens is clear, any color can be used. For example, a white LED behind a red lens will not be near as bright as a red LED behind a red lens.

LED Replacement Bulbs

You can also replace the individual bulbs of certain lights on your vehicle as opposed to replacing the entire assembly. With replacement LED bulbs you can improve the lighting or simply change the look of interior lights, turn signals, brake and reverse lights.

Note: If you are using LED bulbs in turn-signal applications, you will need to purchase a load-resistor kit to prevent hyperflashing.

LED Light Kits

Putco offers LED kits for a variety of applications. These products are designed to fit specific vehicles - please consult the Fitguide to find the kit that is right for you.

Dome Lights

• Replace dull factory dome light
• Improve visibility - easily read maps and find small cargo in dark glove box or center console
• Flood interior with light for added security in dark parking lots and garages

Third Brake Lights and Fender Marker Lights

• Replace light assembly
• Plug into existing connector - no additional wiring required
• Include lasting LEDs and durable lens housing

Roof Lamps

• Replace dull, factory roof lamps
• Come in variety of styles - boss lamps, front mount, rear mount
• Include lasting LEDs and durable lens housings

Accessory Light Kits

• Tailgate light bar
• Running lights
• Strobe-light kit

Off-Road Use vs. Street Legal

Many aftermarket replacement bulbs - both halogens and LEDs - are listed as being "for off-road use only" because they do not necessarily comply with all the guidelines set forth by the US Department of Transportation. Often, this is because the color of light emitted is not deemed suitable or appropriate for street use. Sometimes it is because extensive testing on the particular type of bulb - halogen, LED, HID - has not yet been conducted with respect to the intended application.

Please see the individual product number to determine DOT compliance.