Honda Accord Glove Box Bulb Size

The Honda Accord glove box utilizes unique bulb sizes DE3021, 6428, and 13050 for the interior lighting components. Data for the specific lighting requirements covers the range from 1982 to 1991.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
1991	DE3021
1990	6428
1985	6428
1983-1984	13050
1982	6428

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 31mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V.	DE3021
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 36mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 5W.	6428
OEM/Wagner part number. Halogen bulb, specialty application. 12V.	13050

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Additional Notes

The 6428 is the most frequently specified glove box bulb across the Honda Accord fitment data, appearing in the 1982, 1985, and 1990 model years.
The 6428 is an ANSI-standard festoon bulb rated at 12V and 5W, with a 36mm length and an SV8.5 base. The SV8.5 designation refers to a festoon-style base with a nominal 8.5mm width, using metal end caps that make contact along the bulb's long axis.
The DE3021 is also an ANSI-standard festoon bulb operating at 12V, with a 31mm length and end-cap contacts. It is specified for the 1991 Honda Accord glove box.
Although both the 6428 and DE3021 are festoon-type bulbs sharing the same 12V operating voltage and end-cap contact design, their lengths differ: 36mm versus 31mm. This size difference makes them non-interchangeable despite their structural similarities.
The 13050 carries an OEM/Wagner part number rather than an ANSI designation, indicating it is a manufacturer-specific reference rather than a broadly standardized bulb code. It is specified for the 1983-1984 Honda Accord.
The 13050 is classified as a halogen bulb for a specialty application, operating at 12V. Halogen technology uses a tungsten filament within a halogen gas environment, which generally produces a whiter light output compared to standard incandescent festoon bulbs.
The presence of three distinct bulb types across the 1982-1991 model range reflects changes in Honda Accord glove box lamp specifications over successive generations, meaning year-specific verification is necessary before replacement.