The Polaris 800 XC uses a 9003 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlight applications. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2003 to 2004.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9003 bulb is the sole type specified for the Polaris 800 XC across both the high beam and low beam headlight positions for the 2003-2004 model years.
The 9003 is an ANSI-standard dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single bulb contains two separate filaments to serve both high and low beam functions within one housing.
The bulb operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 60 watts on the high beam filament and 55 watts on the low beam filament.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm collar, and this base type determines physical fitment into the headlight socket.
The 9003 standard is the North American ANSI designation; it is electrically and physically equivalent to the European H4 bulb, though labeling and packaging differ by market.
Because the same bulb size is specified for both the high beam and low beam positions on the Polaris 800 XC, the vehicle relies on the dual-filament design of the 9003 rather than separate single-filament bulbs for each function.