Description
NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb
Your orange tell-tale is dead. The trailer indicator, high beam or fog light warning — you cannot see it. The NEW AGE 307/1 dashboard bulb fixes it. £1.55 each. 14V 2W. Orange glass. Fit it and see your warnings again.
What Is the NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb?
How the 14V 2W Bulb Works
The 307/1 is a capless wedge bulb. Push fit. No twisting. No holder. Two bare wires press into the cluster socket. Power hits the orange-coated glass. The filament glows orange. Your warning lamp lights up exactly as the manufacturer intended.
Why 14V Commercial Bulbs Fail Faster
Most trucks run 14V nominal — not 12V. Standard car bulbs overheat. The 307/1 is rated for 14V continuous. That extra 2V margin stops premature failure. Without it, your replacement bulb dies in 3 months. You replace it again. And again.
NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb — Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NEW AGE |
| Part Number | 307/1 |
| Voltage | 14V |
| Rated Power | 2W |
| Colour | Orange |
| Bulb Type | Wedge / Capless |
| Condition | New |
| EAN | 307/1 |
NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb — Compatibility
Confirming Fitment
Fits any 14V commercial vehicle cluster with wedge sockets. DAF XF95, XF105. Volvo FH12, FH13. Scania R-series 4 and 5 series. MAN TGA, TGX. Mercedes Actros MP1 to MP4. If your warning lamp socket takes a push-fit glass bulb without a plastic base, this is your part.
Check your MOT lighting regulations on tell-tales before your next test — inoperative warning lamps are a Major defect.
Cross-Reference Table
| Brand | Trade Number |
|---|---|
| NEW AGE | 307/1 |
| OSRAM | 2825 |
| Philips | 12820 |
| Ring | R2825 |
| Bosch | 1 987 302 189 |
NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb — When and Why to Replace
307/1 Symptoms — What to Watch For
Symptom one — Orange lamp completely dark. You activate trailer indicators. Nothing lights on your dash. The bulb is dead. Your trailer still works. But you cannot see confirmation.
Symptom two — Intermittent warning. The orange light flashes with vibration then goes out. Hit a pothole. It flashes again. Filament is cracked but occasionally touching. Next week it stops for good.
Symptom three — Dim orange glow. You see a faint colour but not full brightness. The bulb is dying. Voltage is getting through but the filament is wearing thin. Replace before it fails mid-route.
Fix 14V Truck Warning Lamps — Replace Matched Voltage
Do not put a 12V car bulb in a 14V truck. It glows brighter for 200 hours then burns out. The NEW AGE 307/1 runs at correct temperature. Your cluster housing stays safe. Your warnings stay visible.
Why Choose the NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb?
14V rating matches commercial vehicle electrical systems
Your alternator pushes 14.2V to 14.5V when running. Standard 12V bulbs cannot handle that. The 307/1 is built for 14V. Confirmed in NEW AGE’s technical documentation. No premature failure. No repeat labour.
Orange glass means no paint peeling
Cheaper bulbs use clear glass with orange paint. Heat bakes the paint. It flakes off inside your cluster. The 307/1 uses orange glass throughout. Colour never fades. Never peels. Never contaminates your instrument housing.
2W power keeps heat low
Higher wattage bulbs melt plastic cluster surrounds. The 307/1 stays at 2W. Your DAF or Volvo cluster stays intact. A melted socket costs £150 to replace. This bulb costs £1.55.
Buy NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb Online
£1.55 each. Genuine NEW AGE. Same-day dispatch on orders before 3pm. Buy a pack of five — if one orange tell-tale failed, the others are close behind. Stock your truck spares box properly.
Installing the NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb
Step-by-Step 307/1 Fitting Guide
Disconnect battery negative. Prevents short circuits while reaching behind the dash.
Remove instrument cluster. Usually 4 to 6 Torx screws holding the trim.
Pull cluster forward. Unplug the main harness multiplug.
Locate the failed orange lamp socket. Twist socket out of the cluster rear.
Pull the old 307/1 straight out of its holder. No twisting — wedge fit.
Push the new 307/1 straight in. Orange glass facing outward toward the lens.
Refit socket into cluster. Reconnect multiplug. Test all orange lamps.
Reinstall cluster and trim. Reconnect battery.
Professional fitting time: 10 to 20 minutes depending on vehicle.
FAQs — NEW AGE 307/1 Dashboard Bulb
What is the difference between 12V and 14V dashboard bulbs?
Standard automotive bulbs run at 12V. Commercial trucks run at 14V. Using a 12V bulb in a 14V system overdrives the filament. It burns brighter for less than 100 hours then fails. The 307/1 is rated for 14V continuous operation.
Will the 307/1 fit my 24V truck?
No. 24V trucks require 24V rated bulbs. This is 14V only. Fitting it to 24V will blow the filament instantly.
Why is the glass orange instead of clear with orange coating?
Heat durability. Coated bulbs peel. Orange glass maintains colour permanently. No flakes inside your cluster. No dimming over time.
Can I replace just one orange tell-tale bulb?
Yes. Replace the failed one now. But order spares for the others. When the second one fails, you have the bulb ready.
My orange lamp works but looks pink. What does that mean?
The orange coating has burned or peeled. Replace with the 307/1 orange glass bulb. The pink colour will be gone.
