[s-cars] Dash Bulb Source? Osram 2722MF

[bob.rossato at att.net]

> I got a dozen of the 2 watt bulbs from thepartsconnection.com for $1.25 
> each a while back.
> 
> BTW, swapping the 2 watt bulbs for the OEM 1.2 watt bulbs was a definite 
> upgrade.  Big improvement in dash lighting.
> 
> 
> At 10:11 PM 5/23/2004, Tony wrote:
> 
> >These are actually quite cheap at the stealer, the Ottawa local one anyway.
> >I replaced a few of these, but beware one with a red ud on it goes for $10+
> >where the regular 2W are a couple of bucks each.
> >
> >Tony
> >96 S6

Be aware that the ones that you get from The Parts Connection don't fit the same as the ones from the dealer.  They are both 2W, green base bulbs made by Osram, but the ones Rod sells have a square base and fit kind of loose.  You'll have to bend the contacts slightly to make sure you have a good connection.  The ones from the dealer have a hexagonal base, which by the way make the installation much easier as you can use a 6mm hex driver, and fit perfectly.

For the difference in price I wouldn't bother getting them mail order.  Just go to your local dealer.  They usually have them in stock.

Bob