Ok just a quick update on this problem i'm so glad i didn't spend money on switchgear i didn't need, i had a hunch one night i opened the bonnet and gave the fuse box a bit of a tap and to my surprise.... on came the headlights so it now turns out it's a relay problem and after locating the headlamp relay and giving it a wiggle and the lights go on and off as i do this i think i need a new one just not sure if i have to go to main stealer or not?? does anyone know if i do or not please? thanks Lee