Indicator Bulb Issue! Very Confused!

[Gordz]

Is the size of bulb required for the Mk1 Seat Leon indicator '382'? As that's what is said on SCN, what is said on many bulb websites, and even halfords. But... I got some indicator bulbs today (size 382), and they don't fit

The ones that are currently in the Leon say on them '382' but the pins on the side at the base of the bulb are not inline, but are at a slight angle to one another. But the pins on the size bulb 382 are straight and inline. So they don't fit! Does that make sense? If required I'll try and get photos later.

What does everyone think? What size should the bulb be??? Has everyone got it wrong? Or is my car 'special'?

 

[seatcupra]

Should they not be 581 fitting?

 

[Gordz]

Where has said 581? As everywhere I've looked have said 382 for the front indicators.

 

[seatcupra]

If your after some silver ones try these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350107251399

I changed mine for blue one's that light up amber. Defo 581 fitment

 

[volvic]

PY21W is what ya need... whether thats 581 or 382 i aint got a clue

these worked for me: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=102

 

[Seat Adam]

I think the little bits on the base are off set slightly because of the bulbs are coloured.

 

[seatcupra]

PY21W is what ya need... whether thats 581 or 382 i aint got a clue

these worked for me: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=102

That's the type i have

PY21W / 581

 

[Gordz]

Yeah it's chrome ones I'm after!

And the bulbs and packet say 'PY21W' on them. I'm guessing 581 or 382 is the difference in where the pins are placed? Strange why everything says they're size 382 though!

 

[Fl@pper]

581 is an orange 21w single filament with offset pins (12'clock/7'clock)

382 is a clear 21w single filament with straight pins (12'clock/6'clock)

both bulbs carry the same physical silhouette/dimensions but won't fit in each others holders

 

[Gordz]

Still don't understand why everything says that they should be 382 size and there's no mention of 581 size?!?

Anyway, kind guy on ebay I got my chrome 382s from has said I can exchange them for 581s for free which is good!