The 917 light bulb is a unique cylindrical-shaped bulb with a single filament. It is commonly used in the automotive industry for various applications such as headlights, tail lights, and fog lights. It is a halogen bulb that produces a low amount of light compared to other bulbs. If you need to replace your 917 bulb, you can use other bulbs such as 912, 916, 921, and W16W as a replacement.
917 Light Bulb
BULB CROSS REFERENCE
The 917 light bulb family is interchangeable with the following bulbs
Number of filaments
The 917 light bulb is a single filament bulb, which means it has only one wire filament inside the bulb.
Shape and dimensions
The 917 bulb has a unique shape compared to other bulbs. It is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of 0.44 inches and a length of 1.06 inches.
Wattage and volts
The 917 bulb has a wattage of 12 volts and 5 watts, making it a low-power bulb.
Typical positions of installation
The 917 bulb is mainly used in the automotive industry for various applications such as headlights, tail lights, fog lights, and indicator lights. It can also be used in some motorcycles and scooters.
Cross-reference
The 917 bulb is interchangeable with other bulbs such as 912, 916, 921, and W16W. These bulbs have similar specifications and can be used as a replacement for the 917 bulb.
Technology
The 917 bulb is a halogen bulb, which means it uses a tungsten filament and a halogen gas to produce light. Unlike LED or HID bulbs, halogen bulbs are less efficient and have a shorter lifespan.