Honda Pilot Daytime Running Light Bulb Size

The Honda Pilot daytime running light utilizes 9005 and 9003 bulb sizes for the front lighting system. Provided information covers the specific range from 2003 to 2015.

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
2009-2015	9005
2006-2007	9005
2003-2005	9003

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with P20d base. 12V, 65W.	9005
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament halogen bulb with P43t base. 12V, 60W/55W.	9003

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Additional Notes

The Honda Pilot daytime running light specifications cover model years 2003-2015, with two distinct bulb types used across that span.
The 9005 is the more widely used bulb type in these specifications, appearing in the Honda Pilot from 2006-2015, with the exception of 2008.
The 9005 is a single-filament halogen bulb operating at 12V and 65W, built to the ANSI standard for the US and Canadian markets, and fitted with a P20d base.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb operating at 12V with a high-beam output of 60W and a low-beam output of 55W, also built to the ANSI standard, and fitted with a P43t base.
The 9003 is specified for the Honda Pilot in model years 2003-2005.
The P20d base on the 9005 and the P43t base on the 9003 are physically different, meaning the two bulb types are not interchangeable despite both being 12V halogen units.
The single-filament design of the 9005 means it serves one lighting function per bulb, whereas the dual-filament 9003 can serve two functions from a single housing.
The wattage difference between the 9005 at 65W and the 9003 high-beam filament at 60W reflects a modest difference in power draw between the two bulb types.