H3 LED bulb: white light for fog light and spotlight
An H3 LED bulb replaces the small H3 halogen bulb. Depending on your car or vehicle, the H3 fitting is used in fog lights, spotlights or beacons. Here you will find two H3 LED sets of 2 for 12V, both in daylight white 6000K: a set with 12 SMD LEDs and 4W per bulb, and an H3 LED fog light bulb with lens, 4.5W and 275 lumens (manufacturer's specification).
What to look for when choosing
- With or without lens: a lens focuses the light, which is handy in a fog light or spotlight.
- Power: 4W or 4.5W per bulb, economical compared with a halogen bulb.
- 12V: both sets are for a 12V electrical system; they are not intended for a 24V vehicle.
- Light colour: daylight white 6000K, crisp white light instead of yellow halogen light.
Will it fit your car?
First check which fitting you need: you will find it in your car's owner's manual or on the old bulb. An H3 bulb has a small base with a loose wire and connector. An H3 LED bulb can be longer or shaped differently than the halogen bulb. So check beforehand whether there is enough space in the fog light or spotlight and whether the cover still fits.
Laws and regulations
In the Netherlands, only LED retrofit bulbs that are European-approved for your vehicle are permitted in a halogen headlight. Therefore check beforehand whether use in the headlight or fog light of your vehicle is permitted in the country where you drive.
Need a different fitting? Also take a look at the H11 LED bulbs, the LED spotlights or all LED car lighting.
The tips on this page are non-binding advice; installation and use are at your own expense and responsibility.
