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Dash instrument backlight lamp

Anyone have a crossover number for an OSRAM 12V 2W W4U lamp as used to illuminate the analog voltmeter in a 1995 U300 ?

Thanks
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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Re: Dash instrument backlight lamp

Reply #1 –
Jon,

Bumping your question up, cuz you're not getting any response.  Would it be possible for you to post a close-up photo of the bulb, along with size (length and width).  I'm wondering if it is the same as some little "peanut" bulbs I carry in my "spare parts" box.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Dash instrument backlight lamp

Reply #3 –
Hi All,
Thanks for the responses. The analog voltmeter (which I'm sure is original) was mfg. by VDO. The O.A.L of the bulb is .821" and the diameter is .271 (base) and extreme OD (across the lugs/pins) is .333".  Picture attached.
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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Re: Dash instrument backlight lamp

Reply #4 –
Jon,

Can you read the numbers stamped into the base of the bulb-- generally give bulb number and watts?
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Dash instrument backlight lamp

Reply #5 –
From the photo Jon posted, it should be A VDO 600 802, I have found no cross over for this bulb.
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Dash instrument backlight lamp

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Bill Willett –
From the photo Jon posted, it should be A VDO 600 802, I have found no cross over for this bulb.
BINGO - Bill has nailed it down!

No cross over listed, but this bulb is available from a number of online (and local) stores.  Just Google VDO 600 802.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Dash instrument backlight lamp

Reply #7 –
Thanks to all who responded  ;D  ;D  ;D    Available from my local O'Reilly's.  Can't beat this Forum.

Jon
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
The selected media item is not currently available.