Sportsman 500 light part # question
Oct 13, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Pod light is a nothing special automotive bulb,unlike the odd grill light bulbs.
From common list link.
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From common list link.
Pod bulb (Polaris part # 4010161, new style) (# 2870448, old style, H4)
There are 2 types of bulbs that are used by Polaris in the Sportsman pod. In general, 03 and up will have a 90-degree connector with 2 pins. The replacement bulb can be found almost anywhere if you ask for a GE 886 If you want a slight improvement and a much whiter light, then I recommend you get one of these, unfortunately they only come in 2 packs but at this price, who cares.
This bulb can be purchased HERE
PS. Do not confuse a GE#894, although it will fit and work, it is only 35watt as opposed to the stocker which is 50watt.
Models before 03 will have a straight connector with 3 male spades protruding from the bulb. This is also available wherever they sell automotive lights but the wattage/color selection is almost mind-boggling. Ask for a H4 50/65watt if you want the equivalent to stock. Below is a pick of what the H4 bulb looks like.
I recommend the PIAA brand Extreme White # 15261 (single pack) as there product gives far surperior lighting to anything else I have tried, unfortunately the quality is reflected in the price. The PIAA bulb can be found on ebay at a reduced price when compared to the PIAA SITE
There are 2 types of bulbs that are used by Polaris in the Sportsman pod. In general, 03 and up will have a 90-degree connector with 2 pins. The replacement bulb can be found almost anywhere if you ask for a GE 886 If you want a slight improvement and a much whiter light, then I recommend you get one of these, unfortunately they only come in 2 packs but at this price, who cares.
This bulb can be purchased HERE
PS. Do not confuse a GE#894, although it will fit and work, it is only 35watt as opposed to the stocker which is 50watt.
Models before 03 will have a straight connector with 3 male spades protruding from the bulb. This is also available wherever they sell automotive lights but the wattage/color selection is almost mind-boggling. Ask for a H4 50/65watt if you want the equivalent to stock. Below is a pick of what the H4 bulb looks like.
I recommend the PIAA brand Extreme White # 15261 (single pack) as there product gives far surperior lighting to anything else I have tried, unfortunately the quality is reflected in the price. The PIAA bulb can be found on ebay at a reduced price when compared to the PIAA SITE
Oct 25, 2023 | 11:56 AM
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I have a 99 sportsman 500 and I ordered the 2 light bulbs in the front rack, the dealer got 2 lights that my harness don`t plug into the light part numbers are 4030061 they are double filament (<- however spelled) bulbs and there are 3 pins on the connection. My quad the front lights are low beam only and have 2 pins on the connection could the part number for the lights i need be 4030059 ? if not does anyone know the part number i need to tell my dealer so I can get the front lights working again. Thanks allot for the help.
4030059 is the part number for your light bulb. I have the exact same ones. I found these led lights that do replace that bulb.
Nov 20, 2025 | 11:01 AM
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I have a 99 sportsman 500 and I ordered the 2 light bulbs in the front rack, the dealer got 2 lights that my harness don`t plug into the light part numbers are 4030061 they are double filament (<- however spelled) bulbs and there are 3 pins on the connection. My quad the front lights are low beam only and have 2 pins on the connection could the part number for the lights i need be 4030059 ? if not does anyone know the part number i need to tell my dealer so I can get the front lights working again. Thanks allot for the help.
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