Amazon had the correct 5W bulbs for our Jaguars at a very good price -- 10 for $10 -- picked up two boxes last week. That's good price w/prime.

These are the european 2825 Sylvania/ Osram bulbs used throughout the car. They are often replaced with the more common 194's or other similar shaped but incorrect watt bulbs. The 2825's are brighter -- the others are 4w, 3.6W, 3.2W.

These are the real Osram bulbs from Italy .. normally two to a pack for $7. They list them as Sylvania 2825. TP basic miniature bull, 10 pack.

Two of mine were out -- so I replaced them all.

 

Just note that originally, the interior reading lights (front and rear - the ones you need to click on) are 6W, not 5W.
I guess all other's around the car are the 5W mentioned.

 

No sure that I understand the problem.
If you want 5watts, don't get the 194 instead get the 168. They are available at any parts store

 

The 168 is also not the correct bulb ... it's technically a 14v bulb .. I forget the W .. but it's not as bright.

The only places that have the correct bulb that I pass on a regular basis are Pep Boys and other large auto stores. They sell them in two pack cards for about $7 .. when they have them. They are 2825's ... and not from China.

The small auto store near my weekend place sells the 194's for everything.

I see that Amazon has raised the price and they don't have many -- I mentioned it to my coffee club in the city over the weekend and they all ordered them.


Edit -- My bulb sheet shows the 168 at 4.8w at 14v 3cp. / The 2825 is 5w at 12v and 4cp ... the 168 are 2.5cp. The 2825 is a long life bulb .... the 168's is not but is extended because you don't drive it at 14v.

 

If your charging system was only putting out 12v, your car and battery will always be dead, a battery is fully charged at a minimum of 12.6v
As a matter of fact most charging system put out around 14v.
So except if you have a voltage reducer, through wire resistance or other means, the bulb is going to see more than 12v
Those 2 bulbs are so close in specs that you will never see a difference

 

One bulb is a third brighter (and more than that assuming equal voltages), and is also a long life bulb? Ordered my 10 yesterday at $11.50.

 

Luc .. don't wish to be argumentative. I understand the charging voltages. The correct bulbs for our cars is the 2825's .... they are noticeably brighter. This is a good price for the european made bulb.

Just trying to be helpful.