console light bulb #

[kully 560]

looking for the part # to replace the dash  console light bulbs for the choke and rear window defogger  it is in front of the shifter with one on left and one on the right.  no listing at msa and auto stores?

[David F]

3898

[kully 560]

thanks david but who is the manufacture for that # I need the push in mini bulb

[kully 560]

also I have the glass bottom that # translate to a metal bottom?

[SteveJ]

Please put the year of your car with your posts. That makes it easier to find the correct answer. 

Assuming you are referring to a 260Z, those are probably BA7 bulbs. BA7 bulbs are more common in motorcycle applications. These are low power bulbs and don't go out often. 

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_ItemCondition=3&_nkw=BA7+bulbs&LH_PrefLoc=1&_sop=15

If your bulb is different, please post a photo for easier identification.

Once I fixed the socket shown in the photo, I replaced the bulb with an LED BA7. The LED is very bright. You'll most likely want to stay with the incandescent bulb.

[kully 560]

1974 early 260z

[kully 560]

found it I use a sylania # 74 bulb at 1.4watts

[SteveJ]

Okay, that's the same as the map light, too.

[kully 560]

no I do not think so the map light has metal prongs on each side if I remember and is much larger than the choke warning bulbs . the choke warning indicator bulb is about 3/16" wide at the base and about 1/2" tall and it just plugs into the holder. long story short I called advance auto and there was not listing for the car and msa does not have a listing or sell them either. so I took a trip to the local  auto store with the mini wedge bulb and match it up to the Sylvania brand which comes in 1.3 watts or 1.4 watts so I lucked out .I did not think the auto stores would carry such a small bulb with todays cars. but thanks for all the help.

[David F]

Just do an internet search on "3898 bulb" and you will get a lot of choices.  Yes, it is a BA7S base.  Eiko 3898 is a good example.  Never heard of a glass "bottom" lamp.  But, the metal base ("bottom") is the correct choice.

Also, you can search for "VW bug, beetle, super bus, karmann ghia dash bulb"  or, search "n177222"

All will give you the same answer as I did by simply responding "3898".

Edited March 1, 2018 by David F

[kully 560]

these bulbs are the wedge type with a glass base and has the wire for contact on each side of the base. they come in mini , small, medium, and large sizes. I would never have thought the mini is still being used and for sale in the auto stores today .