I know he was, I was only on the wind up. I'm fairly competent - I wouldn't come on here without first having checked simple things like fuses etc.

Anyhow, got it working now, began process of removing dash and just happened to look up at clock and it was on.

Seems there must be a break in wire or bad connection as when I move wires the clock sometimes goes off, then comes back on again. I'm just in for a bite to eat then going back out and I'll check all connections and if need be replace some wiring.

SMG