Thanks guys loads of advice/options to narrow down, i will report back later in the week with my finds! Dunx

yep the light fuse went and both headlight bulbs last week

should that be the same 12V output from the alternator?

12v when not running and 13v on reving!

ill check now cheers

fault code is P1700 transmission

Ok thanks for this, what should the voltage be?

Manual

cheers i will but i wonder why the fault is showing transmission?

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