The Polaris 800 XC SP uses a 9003 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlight applications. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2001 to 2005.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Polaris 800 XC SP uses the 9003 bulb type for both high beam and low beam headlight positions across the 2001-2005 model years.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single bulb contains two separate filaments that serve both the high beam and low beam functions within one housing.
The 9003 operates at 12 volts, with the high beam filament rated at 60 watts and the low beam filament rated at 55 watts.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm flange. This base type determines physical fitment into the headlight socket and is not interchangeable with other base configurations.
The 9003 is an ANSI-standardized designation used in the United States and Canada. It is electrically and functionally equivalent to the H4 bulb used under international standards, though the two designations originate from different standardization bodies.
Because the same bulb code applies to both the high beam and low beam positions, the 800 XC SP does not use separate single-filament bulbs for each function. A single 9003 unit handles both lighting modes through its dual-filament construction.