YOU, SIR, ARE A WINNER!!!!! IT LIVES...IT LIVES!!!
The old turn it off and on again trick, who'd have thought. Only difference being that you have to remove the lead first. That is bizarre, could so easily have ended up on the scrap heap.
Many thanks to everyone who tried to help with different suggestions and so on, it really is appreciated, and a no cost win for a change!
The Missus said "why are you asking on a car forum?"....... there you have your answer!
Massive to everyone.
Glad I could be of help!! Brilliant!!