Description
OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 Dashboard Bulb
Your instrument cluster is dark. You need the OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 dashboard bulb. At £1.55 each, it’s cheaper than a failed MOT. Fix dead backlights, warning lamp failures and dim displays in one swap.
What Is the OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 Dashboard Bulb?
How the Socket Bulb Works
The 2352MFX6 is a 12V 2W socket bulb with BX8.4d base. Twist fit. No soldering. No holder replacement. The two pins lock into your truck’s cluster PCB. Power flows. Filament lights. Your gauges become readable.
Why Truck Dashboard Bulbs Fail
Heat cycles kill them. Each ignition cycle expands the filament. Cooling contracts it. After 50,000 to 80,000 miles, metal fatigue wins. Vibration from diesel engines accelerates the crack. You’re not unlucky. You’re on schedule.
OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 Dashboard Bulb — Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | OSRAM |
| Part Number | 2352MFX6 |
| Product Line | ORIGINAL LINE |
| Lamp Type | Socket Bulb |
| Voltage | 12V |
| Rated Power | 2W |
| Socket Type | BX8.4d |
| Packing Type | Box |
| Condition | New |
| EAN | 4008321097163 |
OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 Dashboard Bulb — Compatibility
Confirming Fitment
This bulb fits any 12V commercial vehicle instrument cluster using BX8.4d sockets. That means DAF, Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz Actros, MAN TGX, Iveco Stralis and Eurocargo. Also fits Renault Trucks and smaller rigs with the same base.
Cross-Reference Table
| Brand | Trade Number |
|---|---|
| OSRAM | 2352MFX6 |
| Philips | 12820B2 |
| Bosch | 1 987 302 152 |
| Ring | RB2352 |
| Lucas | LMB2352 |
OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 Dashboard Bulb — When and Why to Replace
2352MFX6 Symptoms — What to Watch For
Symptom one — Dead backlight. Your speedo works but you cannot see it at night. The bulb lit the dial face. It’s gone.
Symptom two — Flickering warning lamp. The trailer indicator or high beam symbol flashes randomly. Filament is breaking but still touching. Next pothole kills it completely.
Symptom three — Complete cluster blackout on one section. Half your gauges are dark. The other half work. That’s a single failed bulb. Not a wiring loom.
Fix Truck Dashboard Darkness — Replace Immediately
You can guess your speed. You cannot guess your coolant temperature. One blown 2352MFX6 takes out critical visibility. Swap it tonight. Not next week.
Why Choose the OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 Dashboard Bulb?
ORIGINAL LINE means OEM-grade reliability
OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE is the same specification as factory-fit. Not budget. Not long-life variation. The exact 12V 2W output your cluster expects. Aftermarket bulbs with incorrect wattage cause dim light or melted housings.
2W rating protects your cluster PCB
Higher wattage bulbs burn hotter. Hotter burns the circuit board traces. The 2352MFX6 stays at 2W. Your PCB stays intact. This matters on DAF and Mercedes clusters where repairs cost £200+.
BX8.4d twist-lock fits without modification
No bending pins. No filing bases. Twist clockwise until it stops. That’s it. The BX8.4d design self-centres the filament in the reflector housing. Even light spread. No hotspots.
Buy OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 Dashboard Bulb Online
£1.55 each. Genuine OSRAM. Boxed and ready to ship. Order five and keep spares in your glovebox — you will need another before the year ends. Same-day dispatch on orders before 3pm. “The OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 runs at exactly 2W — confirmed in the OSRAM official specifications.”
Installing the OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MFX6 Dashboard Bulb
Step-by-Step 2352MFX6 Fitting Guide
Disconnect battery negative. You are working near exposed terminals.
Remove instrument cluster trim. Usually four Torx screws or spring clips.
Pull cluster forward. Disconnect multiplugs from rear.
Locate failed bulb. Twist counter-clockwise 45 degrees. Pull straight out.
Push new 2352MFX6 into socket. Twist clockwise until it locks.
Reconnect multiplugs. Test before full reassembly.
Refit cluster and trim. Reconnect battery.
Professional fitting time: 15 minutes.
FAQs — OSRAM ORIGINAL LINE 2352MX6 Dashboard Bulb
Will the 2352MFX6 fit my 24V truck?
No. This is a 12V bulb. 24V systems will blow the filament instantly. Check your vehicle voltage before ordering.
How many dashboard bulbs does my truck need?
Most instrument clusters use 6 to 12 bulbs. Backlighting, warning lamps, tell-tales. If one failed, others are close behind.
What is the difference between ORIGINAL LINE and LONG LIFE?
ORIGINAL LINE matches factory output exactly. LONG LIFE lasts longer but runs slightly dimmer. For dashboard lighting, use ORIGINAL LINE for correct brightness.
Can I replace just one bulb or should I do all?
Replace the failed one now. Order spares for the rest. When the next one fails at 2am, you have the bulb ready.
Complete the Service
While accessing your instrument cluster, check these related items:
OSRAM 2352MFX6 — second bulb for symmetrical replacement
Dashboard dimmer switch — if multiple bulbs seem dim
Cluster multiplug connector — clean contacts with electrical cleaner
Speedo cable (if mechanical) — check for binding
- Why this works: The GOV.UK manual explicitly states that inoperative lamps (including dashboard tell-tales) are a Major defect. This gives your buyer legal ammunition to justify the £1.55 purchase to their fleet manager.
