Well I metered out both BCU earth paths direct from the connectors on the BCU to the earth headers as per the circuit diagram and as Paul suggested. All was OK :), I checked all connectors and headers for any signs of corrosion etc. but all were in very good condition as were the earth studs on...

PaulMc - Thanks for the info - I will check these out as soon as possible.. One thing though - my copy of Rave (Discovery II 01 MY) shows slightly different photos of the connectors C0551 and C0017 especially C0017 which although in the same place I think but grouped with different other...

This is doing my head in and I would appreciate any input.. The car has the following electrical problems when I insert the ignition key and turn to position II, all lights on instrument panel come on as expected and then some go out as normal but: Moving the key to the crank position does...