Help to findT509 12v .4w Bulbs

[Divingdad]

I am hoping someone here can put me right to source some 509T 12v .4w bulbs for my vehicle multi function panel,I’m going cross eyed looking. I can find lots at just over 1w or over but I’m worried I might cook the internals if I don’t use exact bulbs that are factory fitte.
Thanks in advance.

 

[optima21]

they might be 0.4w bulbs as they might be dimmer than the 1w bulbs. another alternative may be to look at led bulbs as they will use less power.

 

[Divingdad]

Thanks for that but the LEDs burn too bright according to other lads who have used them. You end up with really bright spots rather than a equally illuminated screen.

 

[johnik]

use 1 watt all round and a resistor ?

 

[RichardM]

R509TVI BX8.5D Panel Bulb 12V 0.4W Violet Base

R509TVI BX8.5D Panel Bulb 12V 0.4W Violet Base to replace your standard dashboard bulb. These are a direct replacement.

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

 

[Divingdad]

I knew I could rely on you guys, thanks a million.

 

[johnik]

R509TVI BX8.5D Panel Bulb 12V 0.4W Violet Base

R509TVI BX8.5D Panel Bulb 12V 0.4W Violet Base to replace your standard dashboard bulb. These are a direct replacement.

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

funny, autobulbs was the first place i looked, i didnt see them there.