Phillips 55LLB2 Instrument Panel Light Bulb

Phillips 55LLB2 Instrument Panel Light Bulb

The Phillips LongerLife instrument panel light bulb is built for drivers who want dependable value in dashboard and gauge lighting. This BA9s-base incandescent bulb uses a clear glass design, 7-volt output, and a single-filament layout for straightforward replacement in the correct application.

Key Features

• Brand: Phillips LongerLife - Twin Blister Pack
• Part number: 55LLB2
• Instrument panel light bulb for interior and dash lighting applications
• BA9s bulb base for the specified fitment
• Clear glass bulb with clear finish
• Incandescent bulb technology with a single filament
• 7-volt, 0.41-amp, 2.87-watt electrical rating
• Cross-reference: 25576

Product Details

Phillips LongerLife bulbs are positioned for value-focused replacement needs, and the 55LLB2 follows that approach with a compact mini bulb format and consistent electrical specifications. The clear bulb construction and BA9s base support direct replacement in vehicles that call for this style of instrument panel light bulb. This part number is listed for a wide range of classic applications, including Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Bel Air, Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac Catalina, Oldsmobile 98, and Ford Thunderbird.

For buyers searching by vehicle, this bulb matches long-tail needs such as a 1973 Chevrolet Malibu fog light bulb application, a 1953-1954 Chevrolet Corvette lighting replacement, or a 1955 Ford Thunderbird instrument panel bulb replacement. The Phillips 55LLB2 is also listed across several Chrysler, Dodge, Buick, and Oldsmobile models from the 1949-1955 era.

Common Issues This Bulb Can Address

• Dim or failed instrument panel illumination
• Burned-out gauge cluster lighting
• Dashboard lighting that no longer matches the original bulb specification
• Intermittent lighting caused by an aging incandescent bulb
• Restoration work requiring the correct BA9s-style replacement bulb

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the bulb base, voltage, and physical dimensions before installation. This bulb measures 0.43 in diameter and 1.06 in length, so confirm clearance in the lamp housing and instrument cluster. Use the vehicle’s original bulb specification as the final reference, especially on classic Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile applications. The fitment list includes models such as Fits 1950-1954 Chevrolet Bel Air, Fits 1953-1954 Chevrolet Corvette, Fits 1955 Ford Thunderbird, and Fits 1950-1952 Oldsmobile 98.

Quality Assurance

Phillips lighting products are built around established OE-style replacement standards and consistent bulb specifications. The LongerLife line is aimed at drivers who want dependable replacement value in a compact incandescent bulb format.