2003 Kia Optima Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

This table covers the bulbs in the reverse lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

9 Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA and WAGNER. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 921LL.

In the Extended Life grade, SYLVANIA, HELLA and WAGNER supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Extended Life" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921LL.

In the Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) grade, SYLVANIA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section lists 1 option from WAGNER — grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WAGNER 921WLED is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is HELLA 921.

Part numbers include SYLVANIA 921LL, among others listed above.

This table covers the bulbs in the stop lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

8 Brake Light Bulb parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 2357LL.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2357LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 2357RSL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from SYLVANIA, GM GENUINE, HELLA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2357.

Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 2357LL and SYLVANIA 2357RSL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the high-mount stop lamp. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

8 Brake Light Bulb - High Mount parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. The "Popular" part is HELLA 921LED5K.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 921LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from HELLA. HELLA 921LED5K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 921.

This group includes HELLA 921LED5K and HELLA 921LL and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the dome lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

6 Dome Light Bulb parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — WAGNER, DORMAN, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is WAGNER 12100LL.

Extended Life: 1 part, from WAGNER. A representative part number is WAGNER 12100LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from DORMAN and WAGNER. DORMAN 6461WSMD is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from WAGNER, PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is WAGNER 12100.

Listed part numbers: WAGNER 12100LL, DORMAN 6461WSMD and WAGNER DE3175WLED, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Door Panel Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 Door Panel Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2003 Kia Optima, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. HELLA 194 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 3 options from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. HELLA 194LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 168ST is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 921LED5K.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HELLA, WAGNER and SYLVANIA. HELLA 194 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the fog and driving lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

22 Fog / Driving Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2003 Kia Optima, from SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 2 other brands. HELLA 9006P50 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look) section lists 1 option from HELLA — grouped under the catalog's "Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. HELLA H71070367 is listed in this group.

The Extended Life section: 1 option from HELLA. HELLA 9006LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 9 options from SYLVANIA, HELLA and WAGNER. HELLA 9006P50 is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 4 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 9006LEDSP.

In the Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving) grade, HELLA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is HELLA 9006YL.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from PILOT AUTOMOTIVE, HELLA, SYLVANIA and 2 other brands. HELLA 9006 is listed in this group.

This table covers the sockets that hold a Fog / Driving Lamp bulb. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

2 Fog / Driving Lamp Socket parts are listed for the 2003 Kia Optima, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LWH110 and WELLS 1P3543.

This table covers the bulbs in the glove-box lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

One part is listed for the 2003 Kia Optima — PHILIPS 74.

This table covers the bulbs that light the headlamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, a flicker over bumps, or a bulb that keeps failing on one side. Avoid touching a halogen capsule. Repeated failure in one socket is usually the socket or ground, not the bulb. Read more

21 Headlamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2003 Kia Optima, from HELLA, SYLVANIA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. HELLA H7LL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look) section: 1 option from HELLA. HELLA H71071492 is listed in this group.

The Extended Life section: 3 options from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. HELLA H7LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 7 options from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. HELLA H7P50 is listed in this group.

Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving): 3 parts, from HELLA. A representative part number is HELLA H71070702.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from WAGNER, SYLVANIA, HELLA and 1 other brand. HELLA H7 is listed in this group.

This table covers the sockets that hold a headlamp bulb in the housing. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

11 Headlamp Socket parts are listed for the 2003 Kia Optima, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN, WELLS and 3 other brands. DORMAN 84717 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the LED Bulb adapters. Read more

One part is listed for the 2003 Kia Optima — WAGNER CB900590069012.

This table covers the bulbs that light the license plate. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

10 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 168.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 168LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 168ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from HELLA and SYLVANIA. HELLA 921LED5K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 168.

This table covers the bulbs in the map / reading lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

6 Map / Reading Light Bulb parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — HELLA, SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS DE3423LL.

In the HID (intense white light) grade, PHILIPS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "HID (intense white light)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PHILIPS DE3423LL.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA H10W.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS DE3423LL, HELLA H10W and HELLA H5W, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Parking Brake Warning Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

3 Parking Brake Warning Light Bulb parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — PEAK, PHILIPS and PILOT AUTOMOTIVE.

Part numbers include PEAK 2357 and PILOT AUTOMOTIVE PL2357PK, among others listed above.

This table covers the bulbs in the parking lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

8 Parking Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2003 Kia Optima, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 2 other brands. SYLVANIA 2357LL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 2357LL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 2 parts, from PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is PHILIPS 2357WLED.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from SYLVANIA, GM GENUINE, HELLA and 1 other brand. SYLVANIA 2357 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 2357LL and PHILIPS 2357WLED, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the side-marker lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

9 Side Marker Light Bulb parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 168.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 168LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 168ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 168SL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 168.

This group includes HELLA 168 and HELLA 168LL and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the step and courtesy lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

2 Step / Courtesy Light Bulb parts for the 2003 Kia Optima come from 2 brands — GM GENUINE and PEAK.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE L168 and PEAK 168.

This table covers the bulbs in the tail lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

8 Tail Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2003 Kia Optima, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. SYLVANIA 2357LL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 2357LL is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from SYLVANIA, GM GENUINE, HELLA and 3 other brands. SYLVANIA 2357 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 2357LL and SYLVANIA 2357, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the trunk or cargo-area lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

13 Trunk / Cargo Area Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2003 Kia Optima, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 2 other brands. SYLVANIA 6418SL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 6418LL is listed in this group.

The HID (intense white light) section: 1 option from PHILIPS. PHILIPS DE3423LL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 6 parts, from SYLVANIA, HELLA, DORMAN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 6418SL.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from WAGNER, HELLA and SYLVANIA. HELLA 6418 is listed in this group.