Replacement headlight bulb?

2018 KIA SPORTAGE
119,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EKB673
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My car uses model 9005 headlight bulbs. I want to use Wagner BP9005ND bulbs as replacements but it says they aren't compatible? I have visually compared the bulbs online and don't see an obvious difference to explain why the Night Defense bulbs wouldn't work. Any ideas?
Nov 23, 2022 at 11:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The part number you are looking for when it comes to the night defense is BP9005ND2. I have a feeling if you omitted the number 2 at the end, it is causing the problem.

I attached a pic below showing the part. Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care and have a good Thanksgiving.

Joe

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Nov 23, 2022 at 10:00 PM
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EKB673
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Nevermind.... they have 'alternate part number' in small print and I just saw it.
Nov 24, 2022 at 5:45 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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LOL It happens to all of us. I'm glad you found it.

Take care and feel free to come back in the future.

Joe
Nov 24, 2022 at 6:56 PM
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