Phillips 3496B2 Tail Light Bulb - Front, Inner, Outer or Rear

Phillips 3496B2 Tail Light Bulb Overview

The Phillips 3496B2 tail light bulb is a clear, 12.8/14-volt exterior lighting bulb built for vehicles that use a BAY15d base and push-type installation. It is part of the Phillips Standard - Twin Blister Pack line, which focuses on straightforward replacement value for everyday lighting service.

Compatible With select Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Acura CL, and Mitsubishi 3000GT applications, this bulb also appears in fitments for Ford Probe, Honda Prelude, Dodge Stealth, and other late-model import and domestic vehicles. The Phillips 3496B2 is a practical choice when you need a direct replacement for rear lighting or other listed exterior lamp positions.

Key Features

• Part number: 3496B2
• Brand: Phillips
• Brand line: Standard - Twin Blister Pack
• Clear bulb color for exterior lighting applications
• Single-filament design
• BAY15d bulb base with 2 contacts
• Push-type installation style
• 12.8/14-volt rating
• 26.9/8.26-watt specification

Detailed Product Description

The Phillips 3496B2 is an exterior lighting bulb engineered for vehicles that require a BAY15d base and push-type fitment. Its clear lens color and single-filament construction make it suitable for tail light and related lamp positions listed in the fitment data, including rear, front, inner, outer, and N/A applications where specified by the vehicle platform. If you are sourcing a replacement bulb for a 1992-1998 Honda Civic, 1994-1997 Honda Accord, or 1994-1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT, this part number is one to verify against your original bulb specification.

Phillips Standard products are positioned as value-focused replacement lighting, giving you a straightforward option for routine exterior bulb service. The 3496B2 part number is also useful when searching for a direct replacement across multiple platforms, including Acura CL, Honda Civic del Sol, and Ford Probe applications.

Common Problems This Bulb Can Address

• Dim or failed tail light output
• Burned-out rear lamp bulb replacement
• Loss of exterior lighting on listed front or rear positions
• Incorrect bulb base or contact style during replacement
• Need for a direct-fit bulb for older Honda, Acura, Mitsubishi, Ford, or Dodge lighting systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original bulb base, contact layout, voltage, and wattage before installation. This bulb uses a BAY15d base and push-type design, so alignment should match the socket exactly before the lamp is seated. Confirm the vehicle position listed in the fitment data, such as rear, front, inner, or outer, and compare the old bulb to the replacement before final installation.

For fitment searches, this part is listed for 1992-1998 Honda Civic, front; 1994-1997 Honda Accord, rear outer; and 1994-1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT, front. It is also listed for 1991-1996 Dodge Stealth, front, and 1990-1997 Ford Probe, rear.

Quality Assurance

Phillips Standard lighting is built as a practical replacement line for everyday automotive use, with specifications defined for the listed applications. Part number 3496B2 should be matched to the original bulb requirements to ensure proper fit and function.