I finally got some spare daylight time to finish the dead short problems mentioned earlier in the week. I replaced the burnt wire from the drivers vanity mirror and added some spiral wrap to prevent any further occurrences, while i was at it i added some to the pax side vanity as well, as this is a weak point anyone who is in the process of retrimming (Phil) make sure you take a look at the wires in this area as the wire passes through a hole in a reinforced section that skirts the perimeter of the underside of the roof which has a sharp edge to it. The plug in the loom that feeds the vanities is behind the pax footwell kick panel. After putting all the trim back i replaced the fuse and had a listen to the fuse box area, with the dash "on" the hiss i heard before was apparent when i took my butt off the seat the dash went out and the hiss stopped so no problem there, i chalk my earlier fears down to not expecting the unexpected, which i should have learned to do by now, one day i will learn (maybe). Thanks for everyone's input on this problem, it's nice to know i have some help close to hand no matter how far away they may be physically. p.s. Have a great time next week on your 70th Dick B. Neil 82 Imp. London, England.