The 9040 automotive bulb is a single beam lamp that is commonly used as a replacement part for fog lights. It utilizes halogen technology and has one filament. The bulb is typically used in reflector headlights and has a nominal power of 12 volts and 45 watts. The base of the 9040 bulb is a PZ20d. The bulb has a lifespan of approximately 2 years. The name 9040 is deciphered as follows: the first two digits (90) indicate the bulb type and the last two digits (40) indicate the wattage. The 9040 bulb is not interchangeable with other bulb types.