Thanks very much for your help. I finally managed to figure out how the centre console came apart and discovered that the connector to the 12v socket had been disconnected, so I have now at least got power. ;) You have confirmed what I thought people had been saying on the forums re the remote control so it looks like I will have to make a visit to my local Ford dealership to order one, as it was missing when I purchased the car. Hopefully it will be a simple as that. Thanks again nickaday.