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Double contact headlamp bulbs with vintage and classic car, motorcycle and commercial vehicle applications. This section includes some single filament bulbs but most are twin filament. Options for most bulb bases including H4 P43t and P45t, ASY UEC P45t 'Duplo', American and British pre-focus, Bosch, Marchal etc. Please select your base from the Search 'drop down' box - and open the Help & Instructions tab below if you need help identifying your base.

Headlamp Bulb Bases

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What headlamp bulb type do I need?

A handy guide to identifying your headlamp bulb base fitting, with links to more detailed descriptions and the product options available for each type. With so many different headlight bulbs and sockets fitted by automotive manufacturers over the years, it can be difficult to identify the correct bulb to order. So, with your existing bulb in hand, here is a photo chart to help you select a replacement or an upgraded bulb to fit your bulb holder.

 

American Pre-Focus P15D 30 Bulb

APF P15D 30

American Pre-Focus bulbs with a 15mm diameter double contact cap, fitted with a 30mm diameter plate with three small holes and three larger distinctive comet-shaped holes, and twin filaments. See Bulb Type APF P15D 30 with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with this base are also available here
ASY UEC P45T bulb

ASY UEC P45T

Asymmetric bulbs for older ‘Duplo’ style headlamps fitted with the European code, P45t, round turreted base with three spade connections and distinctive 41mm diameter round glass globe. Twin filaments. See Bulb Type ASY UEC P45t with links to all related product options. Halogen bulb options fitted with the P45t base are linked here. LED bulb options fitted with the P45t base are available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

BA21S and BA21D bulbs

BA21S and BA21D

‘Marchal’ type bulbs with a 21mm diameter single (BA21S) or double (BA21D) contact cap fitted with three equally spaced locating/bayonet pins. Distinctive 40mm diameter round glass globe. Single or twin filament options and clear or yellow glass are available. See Bulb Types BA21S and BA21D, both with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the BA21D base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

Bosch BA20s BA20d bulb

BOSCH BA20S and BA20D

Bosch-type bulbs with a 20mm diameter single (BA20S) or double (BA20D) contact cap fitted with two opposed, flat locating tabs. Distinctive pear-shaped glass. Single or twin filament options are available as well as clear or yellow glass. See Bulb Types BOSCH BA20S and Bosch BA20D , both with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the BA20D base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

British Pre-Focus (BPF) type bulb

BPF SC P36S, BPF DC P36D and P36D

Halogen – British Pre-Focus (BPF) type bulbs with Single Contact (SC) P36S or Double Contact (DC) P36D bases 22mm in diameter (so sometimes referred to as P22S or D) fitted with a 36mm diameter plate with one half-round locating notch. Distinctive tubular-shaped glass. Single or twin filament options are available as well as clear or yellow glass. See Bulb Types BPF P36S LARGE, BPF P36S SMALL, BPF P36S HALOGEN, BPF P36D SINGLE FILAMENT, BPF P36D TWIN FILAMENT and BPF P36D SHIELD, all with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the BPF SC P36S and BPF DC P36D bases are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

BA15S bulb cap

SCC BA15S

Originally called the Single Centre Contact (SCC) type base, now BA15S (or 1156) this is a 15mm diameter cap with two equal/opposed bayonet pins on the cap and a single axial or transverse filament. Used in many bulb applications, but for head and spot lamp application, usually with a 38mm diameter clear glass globe. See Bulb Types BA15S SINGLE TRANSVERSE FILAMENT, BA15S SINGLE AXIAL FILAMENT and BA15S HALOGEN T10, all with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the SCC/BA15S/1156 base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

SBC BA15D bulb cap

SBC BA15D 

Originally called the Small Bayonet Cap (SBC) type base, now BA15D, this is a 15mm diameter double contact cap with two equal/opposed bayonet pins on the cap and a single twin filament arrangement. Single filament bulbs for earth through one of the contacts rather than via the cap applications. Used in many bulb applications, but for head and spot lamp application, usually with a 38mm diameter clear glass globe. See Bulb Types BA15D SINGLE FILAMENT and BA15D DOUBLE FILAMENT, all with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the SBC BA15D base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

P36t Bulb Cap

P36T

This base has a 22mm diameter cap fitted with a 36mm diameter plate - with one half-round locating notch – as the British Pre-focus base, BUT fitted with three spade contact terminals similar to the H4 connection arrangement. Twin filament headlight bulb. See Bulb Type P36T HALOGEN. P36T SB35 is similar but with a 35mm diameter turret on top of a 36mm diameter plate and we offer one bulb of this type here.

PX15D and PX15S bulb caps

T19 PX15D 25.1 and T19 PX15S 25.1

This base has a 15mm diameter single or double contact cap, fitted with a 25mm diameter plate featuring a single distinctive half-round locating tab. Twin or single filament. Tubular 19mm diameter (T19) glass. Motorcycle or scooter headlamp application. See Bulb Types PX15D 25.1 T19 and PX15S 25.1 T19, all with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the PX15D 25.1 base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

P15D bulb caps

P15D 25.3

This base has a 15mm diameter double contact cap, fitted with a 25mm diameter plate featuring three distinctive square-cut locating tabs and a single half-round notch. Twin filament. Usually pear-shaped 25mm diameter glass. Motorcycle or scooter headlamp application. See Bulb Type P15D 25.3 with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the P15D 25.3 base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

BAX15D bulb capBAY15D bulb cap

BAX15D LSP and BAY15D HEADLAMP

These bases are used in many applications but there are a small number of headlamp options. BAX15D is a 15mm diameter double contact cap with two equally opposed pins, though one pin is longer than the other. BAY15D is a 15mm diameter double contact cap with two pins opposed in the same plane, but with a vertical offset. BAY15D is more commonly found on Stop & Tail or Side Light & Indicator bulbs. In headlamp application, the bulbs have a twin axial filament arrangement with a bulb shield. See Bulb Type BAX15D LSP and BAY15D HEADLAMP

H1 P14.5s bulb cap

H1 P14.5S

This base features a 24.5mm diameter base plate with a distinctive slash-cut flat and one spade connection. Single filament. Car and motorcycle head and spot lamp application. Available in a wide range of voltages, wattages and specifications some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Type H1 P14.5S with links to all related product options of this type

H2 X511 bulb cap

H2 X511

This base is a very distinctive flat blade, 19.5mm wide, with two square-cut notches and one round hole with 9mm diameter halogen-filled glass. Single filament. Car and motorcycle head and spot lamp application. Available in a wide range of voltages, wattages and specifications some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Type H2 X511 with links to all related product options of this type.

H3 PK22S bulb cap

H3 PK22S

This base features a 24.5mm diameter base plate with two distinctive half-round cutouts and one spade connection on the end of a short wire. Single filament. Car and motorcycle head and spot lamp application. Available in a wide range of voltages, wattages and specifications some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Type H3 PK22S with links to all related product options of this type.

PX43T bulb capP43T bulb cap

H4 PX43t and H4 P43t

P43T has a 43mm diameter base plate with three locating tabs - two 6mm wide and one 8mm wide. PX43T is the same but with two 6mm wide tabs and one 10mm wide tab. PX43T is used on motorcycles. P43T will fit into PX43T holders but not the other way around. Two square holes in the base plate between two narrower tabs. 38mm diameter turret with 23mm long flat above base plate. Three spade connections - one for neutral/earth and two for live, dipped and main beam. Very common on classics/halogen bulb upgrades. Twin filament headlamp bulbs are available in a wide range of wattages and specifications, some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Types H4 PX43t and H4 P43t with links to all related product options of these types. LED bulb options fitted with the H4 P43T base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

H7 PX26D bulb bap

H7 PX26D

This base comprises a 34mm diameter round plate with 21mm long flat side featuring a square cut 8mm wide locating tab. 26mm diameter turret on top of the base plate. Two spade connections. Single filament car, motorcycle and commercial vehicle halogen headlamp bulb are available in a wide range of wattages and specifications some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Type H7 PX26D with links to all related product options of this type.

 

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B5915B - 12 Volt 45/40W BA21D base Headlamp bulb

From £12.62 (£15.14 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 45/40W, 40mm diameter clear globe, 60mm total bulb height. BA21D double contact, 3 pin Marchal type base. Double filament. Headlamp application. For a yellow version of this...

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - 5915, 7389, 12745

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BA21D 12 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B5915BY - Marchal type 12 Volt 45/40W BA21D base Headlamp bulb - Yellow bulb

From £10.83 (£13.00 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V Yellow bulb rated at 45/40W, 40mm diameter yellow globe, 60mm total bulb height. BA21D double contact 3 pin Marchal type base. Double filament. For 6, 12 and 24V LED options, please see...

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - 5915Y

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BA21D 12 Incandescent Yellow Headlamp
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B6721BHB - 6 Volt 35/35W BPF DC P36D base HALOGEN Headlamp bulb

From £9.92 (£11.90 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V HALOGEN bulb rated at 35/35W, twin transverse filament WITHOUT filament shield. British Pre-focus P36D base. A bright halogen upgrade for 6V British Pre-focus headlamp bulbs with twin...

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BPF DC P36D 6 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B472ASB - 12 Volt 60/55W H4 P43T base Headlamp bulb

From £7.89 (£9.47 inc. VAT @ 20%)

All Season' 12V solar Halogen H4 bulb, Rated at 60/55W P43T Base. Black cap. Produces a crisp blue tinted light. Specially designed for adverse weather conditions. E marked.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLX472AS, BLB472FSBL, 0538, 64193, 12342, R472, 50440

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P43T 12 60/55 Halogen Blue Tint Headlamp
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B472SB - 12 Volt 60/55W H4 P43T base Headlamp bulb

From £5.71 (£6.85 inc. VAT @ 20%)

Super' specification 12V halogen H4 bulb, Rated at 60/55W. P43T Base. Blue tinted glass 16mm diameter. Silver cap to blend in with reflector. +30% brighter light. E Marked.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLX472BL, 0538, 64193, 12342, R472, 50440

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P43T 12 60/55 Halogen Blue Tint Headlamp
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BHB6 - 6 Volt 60/55W H4 P45T base Headlamp bulb

From £6.84 (£8.21 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V halogen H4 bulb rated at 60/55W. H4 P45T base. Clear glass 16mm diameter. Black cap. Off road use only.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - 6342

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P45T 6 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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BHB12 - 12 Volt 60/55W H4 P45T base Headlamp bulb

From £3.40 (£4.08 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V halogen H4 bulb rated at 60/55W. H4 P45T base. Clear glass 14mm diameter. Off road use only.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - R012, LLB012, BLBHB12, 12HB, 52070, 12596, 64198

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P45T 12 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B312B - 6 Volt 30/24W BPF DC P36D base Headlamp bulb

From £8.01 (£9.61 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 30/24W. Double contact P36D British pre-focus base. Clear glass. Double transverse filament, vertical dip with horizontal filament shield. For a brighter incandescent bulb option...

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB312, 6721, R312

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BPF DC P36D 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
Supercedes Early Lucas #:
LLB166
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B312Y - 6 Volt 30/24W BPF DC P36D base Headlamp bulb

From £10.32 (£12.38 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 30/24W. Double contact P36D British prefocus base. Double transverse filament, vertical dip. Yellow glass.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB312, 6721, 30002

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BPF DC P36D 6 Incandescent Yellow Headlamp
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BT527 - 6 Volt 45/40W BOSCH BA20D base Headlamp bulb

From £4.21 (£5.05 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 45/40W. BA20D double contact base. Double filament. Clear glass 35mm diameter.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - 394, 7372, 4424, 7350, 6748

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BOSCH BA20D 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B394 - 12 Volt 25/25W BOSCH BA20D base Headlamp bulb

From £3.06 (£3.67 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 25/25W. BA20D double contact base. Double filament. Clear glass 35mm diameter. E marked

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB394, T529, 12718, 1278, 7326

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BOSCH BA20D 12 25/25 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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BT1524 - 24 Volt 35/35W BOSCH BA20D base Headlamp bulb

From £8.01 (£9.61 inc. VAT @ 20%)

24V bulb rated at 35/35W. BA20D double contact base. Double filament. Clear glass 35mm diameter

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BOSCH BA20D 24 35/35 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B6721LH - 6 Volt 36/36W BPF DC P36D base Headlamp bulb

From £9.10 (£10.92 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 36/36W. Double contact P36D British pre-focus base. Double transverse filament, Left Hand Drive.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB307, 6859, 5520

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BPF DC P36D 6 36/36 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
Supercedes Early Lucas #:
LLB309
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B5679B - 12 Volt 45/40W APF P15D 30 base Headlamp bulb

From £7.06 (£8.47 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 45/40W. American Pre-focus P15D 30 double contact base. Double filament - V and transverse. Clear glass 30mm diameter. For a 50/45W incandescent bulb version please see BA5600,...

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
APF P15D 30 12 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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BA5600 - 12 Volt 50/45W APF P15D 30 base Headlamp bulb

From £5.71 (£6.85 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 50/45W, American Pre-focus double contact P15D 30 base. Double filament - transverse and V. 35mm glass diameter.

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
APF P15D 30 12 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B1065 - 6 Volt 30/30W T19 PX15D 25.1 base Halogen Headlamp bulb

From £7.95 (£9.54 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V Halogen bulb rated at 30/30W, double contact PX15D 25.1 base. Double transverse filament. 15mm tubular glass diameter. Pre-focus headlamp application.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB1065, 140305

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
T19 PX15D 25.1 6 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B3598B - 7 Volt 18/18W T19 PX15D 25.1 base Headlamp bulb

From £3.98 (£4.78 inc. VAT @ 20%)

7V bulb rated at 18/18W, double contact PX15D 25.1 base. Double V filament. 19mm tubular glass diameter. Headlamp application.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB1037

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
T19 PX15D 25.1 7 18/18 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B355 - 12 Volt 60/36W P36D base Headlamp bulb

From £14.86 (£17.83 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 60/36W, double filament, double contact British Pre-focus P36D base. Double transverse filament, Right Hand Drive.

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BPF DC P36D 12 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B7003 - 6 Volt 25/25W P15D 25.3 base Headlamp bulb

From £4.31 (£5.17 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 25/25W. P15D 25.3 double contact base. Clear globe 30mm diameter. Double filament - transverse and V. Pre-focus headlamp application.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB1010, 7007, 7003

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
P15D 25.3 6 25/25 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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BA7004 - 6 Volt 30/25W P15D 25.3 base Headlamp bulb

From £4.90 (£5.88 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 30/25W. P15D 25.3 double contact base. Clear globe 30mm diameter. Double filament - transverse and V. Pre-focus headlamp application.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - 7004

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
P15D 25.3 6 30/25 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B463BH - 12 Volt 60/50W P36D base HALOGEN Headlamp bulb

From £9.46 (£11.35 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V Halogen bulb rated at 60/50W, twin filament. British Pre-focus P36D base. Halogen upgrade for BPF base headlamp application.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - B463H

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BPF DC P36D 12 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B463BHT - 12 Volt 60/55W P36T Halogen base Headlamp bulb

From £7.95 (£9.54 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V Halogen bulb rated at 60/55W, twin filament. P36T base featuring the 36mm diameter British Pre-Focus base plate but with H4 style 3 'Lucar' type spade connections - see wiring connector...

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - R463

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
P36T Halogen 12 Halogen Clear Headlamp