H27 Bulbs – Halogen and LED

H27 bulb is a 12V automotive bulb with an H27W base rated at 27W. It is most commonly used in fog lights, and less often in low beam or daytime running light positions. The base comes in two non-interchangeable versions: H27W/1 (code 880, PG13 base) and H27W/2 (881, PGJ13 base). This page features three items: Narva H27 880 and Narva H27 890 27W halogen bulbs (sold individually) and an H27 Niken Pro-series LED bulb kit – 2 pcs with built-in drivers, 32W, 8000 lm, 6500 K according to the manufacturer.

H27W/1 (880) vs H27W/2 (881): what’s the difference?

Electrically, both bulbs are the same: 12V and 27W. The only difference is the base flange: PG13 (880) and PGJ13 (881) have locking tabs in different positions, so one version won’t lock into the other’s socket. The 890 code is a bulb with a PGJ13 base, meaning it has the same fitment as 881; that’s why this page includes two Narva halogen options: 880 for the PG13 fitment and 890 for PGJ13. You can identify the version by the marking on your old bulb’s flange; if it has worn off, send a photo of the base and connector and we’ll help you choose.

How to tell if your lamp is actually H27

Bulbs should be selected not by car make, but by the marking on the old bulb or by the vehicle manual, where the bulb type is specified for each lamp. Model year or VIN is often not enough—one model can have different fog light versions. H27 is found mostly in fog lights—for example on Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Santa Fe, or Chevrolet Nubira—but even then, always verify the marking. Similar-looking H11, H8, and H3 use different bases and are not replacements for H27; bulbs for those are in the H11, H8, and H3 sections; all base types are listed under Auto bulbs.

Halogen or LED: what to choose for H27

• Narva 27W halogen – the OEM-style solution: direct replacement with no modifications, and the light is warmer than LED. Narva bulbs are sold individually—buy two identical bulbs for even light output.
• Niken Pro-series LED kit – a pair of bulbs with built-in drivers, white 6500 K light and 8000 lm according to the manufacturer at 32W power draw. An LED bulb includes a driver and heat sink, so it’s longer than a halogen bulb: before buying, check the space behind the fog light, the locking in the socket, and whether the rear dust/moisture cap can still close.

An LED bulb by itself does not create a daytime running lights mode. Do not install a higher-wattage bulb than specified: overheating can damage the plastic fog light housing, reflector, and wiring. More LED options are available in the LED bulbs section.

Do you need a CANbus adapter for H27 LED bulbs?

An LED bulb draws less current than a halogen bulb, so some vehicles may detect it as a failed bulb: you’ll get a dashboard warning or the bulb may flicker. Checking is simple: after installation, switch on the fog lights. For these cases, there are CANbus adapters (“error cancellers”); they remove the warning and are not the same as mounting adapters that only hold the bulb in place—those are in the LED bulb adapter section.

What to check before replacing an H27 bulb

1. The marking and base version of your old bulb: H27W/1 (880, PG13) or H27W/2 (881, PGJ13).
2. Wattage: standard H27 is 27W—do not install higher wattage.
3. For LED: space for the heat sink/driver and secure locking in the socket.
4. After installation: make sure there’s no dashboard error and the beam pattern is correct—check the light on a wall so you don’t dazzle oncoming traffic.

Fog lights themselves are in the Fog lights section, and other vehicle-specific optics are in Automotive lighting.

This description was prepared with the help of AI based on the analysis of over 1 million phone calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, as well as the company’s knowledge base. We compiled the questions customers ask most often and practical, field-tested answers.