At 09:32 PM 6/17/03 +0000, you wrote:
>I called the local VW dealer, and they can order the fixture/bulb unit for
>$1.65.  They don't keep the part in stock.  Just out of curiosity, is this
>a part that I might be able to find in stock at one of the national auto
>parts stores?  Unfortunately, unless I'm missing something, there are no
>VW specialty shops in New Orleans.

You can buy the little tiny bulbs at any FLAPS, and stick their wires down
into the metal contacts within the holder.  Even solder them in if you have
a soldering iron onto the existing solder from the previous bulb-leads.
The bulb-in-holder assembly won't be available from many FLAPS, but quite
possibly will be findable at VW specialty garages. If my memory serves me,
I believe I've been quoted 4 dollars and change for the bulb+holder
assembly in the past at the dealership, so for $1.65 get a couple and keep
'em in the glove-box.