KRB3000 VDO Hour Gauge | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Vintage VDO Electrical Hour Meter - Identification Number: KRB3000

A genuine VDO elapsed-time meter identified by KRB3000. It records accumulated operating hours when its supply circuit is energised and is suitable for restoration or replacement in the original dashboard.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine VDO hour meter
• Identification number KRB3000
• Non-resettable accumulated-hour display
• Electrical operation
• Suitable for marine and industrial dashboards

🚤 Compatibility

• Original vessel, engine or equipment panel using KRB3000
• 12- or 24-volt installations only where the rear voltage marking matches
• Fitment controlled by voltage, diameter and mounting depth

🔌 Function

The internal counter advances while electrical power is applied, providing a permanent record of operating time.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Counter does not advance
• Meter records time whenever ignition is left on
• Digits stick
• Voltage does not match the gauge rating
• Terminals corrode
• Moisture enters the case

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• KRB3000 is the supplied VDO identification
• No current VDO supersession has been verified from this marking alone

OEM / Related Numbers

• KRB3000
• Related switched positive and ground wiring
• Related VDO mounting clamp and illumination components
• Current VDO ViewLine and Cockpit Marine hour meters

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• VDO 12/24-volt hour meter - functional replacement when cutout and voltage match
• Faria, Datcon, ENM and Sierra hour meters - functional alternatives
• No replacement is guaranteed to match the original VDO face

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Removed from a running boat or engine where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated