FIXED! - Centre console clock/outside temp gauge

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Took the clock/temp gauge out and checked the two bulbs, both looked blown. Fortunately I have a spare 306 in the garage with a clock only display. Removed this known good clock and used its good bulbs in my clock/temp diplay. No difference!

Swapped the bulbs back into the known good clock and connected this up in the estate and it came on, but was dim as per my original symptoms, so no difference.

Checked all the fuses relating to the clock (F19, F25 & F28) (in accordance with Mr Haynes) and all are good. The only time the clock went off was when F25 (5 amp) was removed.

Everything now back as it was, with the exception of the flashing. I think that may have been just a visual indicator that the clock needed setting after the last time I removed the battery. Well I'll be able to confirm this in the morning if the time is still set correctly. Not that there's much point cos I can only see the clock when I'm 6" away and I shade it from any sunlight!!!

Any other help would be great.