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GE 25834 3496 miniature automotive bulb clear glass double contact base

GE

GE 25834 3496 Miniature Automotive Light Bulb 27 W 12.8 V 540/38 lm

SKU CH-FN7W-Q7T92

Miniature automotive bulb with T7 double-contact index base delivers 540/38 lumens at 27 watts and 12.8 volts, rated for 5000 hours

  • TypeMiniature Bulbs
  • Lumen Range540/38
  • Wattage27 W
  • Life Time Hours5000
  • Bright dual-filament output with 540/38 lumens
  • 27 W power draw at 12.8 V for standard automotive systems
  • BAY15d base fits #3496 sockets directly
  • 5000-hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • GE 25834 miniature incandescent built for vehicle lighting

GE 3496 Miniature Automotive Bulb

The GE 25834 is a 27 W miniature incandescent bulb designed for 12.8 V automotive systems. It uses a T7 envelope with a double-contact BAY15d base and produces 540 lumens on the high filament and 38 lumens on the low filament. Rated life is 5000 hours under normal operating conditions.

Suits vehicles specifying a #3496 BAY15d bulb

Drivers needing a direct replacement for a factory #3496 lamp will find the correct voltage, wattage and base fitment here. It is not intended for sockets that require a different base type, a different voltage or a higher lumen output than the rated 540/38 lm.

Double-contact BAY15d base decides fitment

The BAY15d base with index pins is the single specification that determines whether this bulb installs correctly. Verify the vehicle socket matches this base before purchase.

Highlights

  • Bright dual-filament output with 540/38 lumens
  • 27 W power draw at 12.8 V for standard automotive systems
  • BAY15d base fits #3496 sockets directly
  • 5000-hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • GE 25834 miniature incandescent built for vehicle lighting

Specifications

BrandGE
TypeMiniature Bulbs
Lumen Range540/38
Wattage27 W
Life Time Hours5000

Questions about this item

How do I install the GE 3496 bulb and which step is often done incorrectly?

Align the double-contact index pins on the BAY15d base with the socket slots, press straight in, then twist to lock; the step people miss is the twist, leaving the bulb loose and flickering.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3496 miniature bulb need later?

The incandescent filament is rated for 5000 hours; after that the light output drops to 540/38 lm and the bulb must be replaced — no other service is required.

What limit appears first when the 27 W 12.8 V bulb runs continuously?

Filament heat builds until the 5000-hour life rating is reached; at that point output falls from 540/38 lm and the bulb fails.

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