Hi Civic Friends!

I have a 2015 Honda Civic LX Sedan CVT Automatic 1.8 Liter 4 cyclinder. The stock low beam Halogen headlight bulbs are 12 V, 51 W, HB4 type bulbs. The high beams are fine for my purposes, but I want stronger low beam bulbs. Yes, the lights are at the correct level and the casing is clean. B/c of time, cost, & potential compatibility issues I do not want to put any LED or HID bulbs on the car.

1. What is a brighter halogen bulb I can put on this car?
- I have seen some people mention 9006 bulbs from Sylvania / Phillips, but are these compatible w/ my car since my stock bulbs are HB4 type?

2. For any bulb you recommend that isn't technically compatible but works in real life, will it cause any over-heating or electrical or sensor issues?

Appreciate any advice you have, thanks a lot!

 

HB4 = 9006

HIR is your best bet. Not a direct fit, you'll need to shave some of the tabs off the base.

How to Modify HIR bulb bases


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-...LLB1/203654603
Third Generation Halogen Infrared (HIR) - HIR2 ( 9012 ) - 12.8V 55W - PX22D

 

Thanks for the detailed reply and the direct links Av911! They saved me 3.5987 hours of more research!

1. So HIR2 = third generation HIR?
   1. If yes, does that mean HIR = first generation?
2. What does the phrase "Please note that new vehicles manufactured in the last few years have this exact lamp installed in a projector beam type housing" mean on the Candlepower 3rd Gen landing page you linked me to?
3. The 9012 HIR2 Philips bulb you linked me to is 13.2 V & 55 W. Would this cause any electrical or overheating issues given that the stock OEM bulb I'm replacing was 12 or 12.8V, 51 W?

Sorry if these are silly questions. I tried researching the answers and didn't understand the explanations. Thanks for any info you can give!

 

1. I've been out of the HIR game since I put in HID projectors in my 2006, so, not sure about the generations. But Philips is the genuine manufacturer now, apparently.

2. Don't think it applies to your Civic. I had to get these HIRs for my brother's Chevy Volt, which has the projector-type headlights.

3. I used the first gen for awhile, nothing to be worried about.
Philips HIR2

 

Hi Av911,

I read through everything and combined with your explanation - I understand it all. 100 thanks to you for explaining all that and direct linking me to what to buy! Will order the Philips HIR2 bulbs you suggested, pray I do the toe nail mod correctly lol, and try them bad boys out!

 

Silvanya Silver Ultras work great for me if you are looking for a halogen light with a long throw.

 

^^ DON'T go that route, those are trash!!

 

How are they trash ? They are plug and play and work better than OEM. Work great in the canyons and dark areas down here just fine.

 

Yeah, if you like replacing them every month.

 

I have had mine for over 12 months and have used them on every car I have owned lol. Never had them go out like that.