My ashtray lights up but cigy lighter dont..
Whats this "guide" you speak of kells mate? 
Yo dude..
ill check yours out when im down their doing the LCDs for you,
basically (on mine at least, which is a early gti) it has a clear guide that channels the light to the ashtray
in all honesty i cant confirm if late spec is a different set up, but ill take a look at yours when im their and we will sort something out
