The Polaris 800 SwitchBack headlight bulb specifications include 9008 and 9003 sizes for both high beam and low beam applications. A replacement chart documents bulb size data spanning 2004 through 2014 production years.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Polaris 800 SwitchBack uses two distinct bulb types across its model years: the 9003 for 2004-2005 and 2009-2011, and the 9008 for 2012-2014.
Both the 9003 and 9008 are dual-filament halogen bulbs, meaning a single bulb serves both the high beam and low beam functions, which is reflected in the specifications showing identical bulb sizes for both sub-parts within each model year.
The 9008 operates at 12V with a 65W high beam filament and a 55W low beam filament, while the 9003 operates at 12V with a 60W high beam filament and a 55W low beam filament.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, whereas the 9008 uses a P26t base. These two base types are physically incompatible, so the bulbs are not interchangeable between the two groups of model years.
Both bulb types conform to ANSI standards applicable in the United States and Canada.
The shared low beam wattage of 55W across both the 9003 and 9008 does not offset their physical incompatibility, as the differing base designs prevent cross-fitment regardless of electrical similarity.