Golf MK3 Bulb Sizes

[Asbo Sovfinger]

Hmmmm     I'm confused.

Bought some bulbs today (380) as recommended on here, but when I took the bulb cover off the old bulb only had a single contact and filament, whereby the 380's have 2 filaments and contacts.

I changed them for 382's, which are obviously the same size and specs, but only have a single filament and contact.

Is this going to be a major problem?

Also the rear lights don't appear to be all the same size;  the indicator, brake light (that comes on with the brake pedal) and the fog are all 380/382 size, but the light that comes on with the side/main lights was smaller.  Is this right or can they be changed for 380/382's with no problems?

Please, please excuse my ignorance but I'm trying hard to learn.

[boneybradley]

Here's my list.....
Headlamp non gti H4  gl/gti/vr H1 x2
sidelights upto 95 233  late 501
number plate 501
side repeaters 501
tail  207
stop/tail 382
indicators 382
interior,boot,glovebox 233
dash 286t

I will modify this thread so it includes correct info 

[Asbo Sovfinger]

So it should be 382's then (single contact)?  Ok, that makes me feel a bit better.  But is the smaller 5w bulb for the rear lights (that are on whenever lights are one) right?  I just changed it for the smae type as that's what my Dad had to hand).

I'm so stupid, but I do try my best 

[boneybradley]

207 for tail 

[Asbo Sovfinger]

Ok, I think.  Mental meltdown occuring, what I've done seems to work, that'll have to do for now.

Cheers for the help though