Well I finally got it working and it turned out to be the thermal cut off. I'd checked across each side and was sure I had a voltage. In the end I replaced with a normal 20A fuse abd it worked, so need to a get a thermal cut off fuse. I popped to the scrap yard and took out the wiring loom of the MK5 just in case, however the fuse was missing and some idiot had cut off one of the relay connectors.   So I now have a loom and 3 relays and the old rams from my MK6, if anyone wants them, just

I just acquired a 1987 cabriolet which came with an unconnected original radio. when I tried to connect it the back light worked, the speakers worked, but that was all. I bought a new Radio thinking that the old one was just kaput. I installed it using a wire harness but still got no power. I am thinking the blue power lead is giving no juice. So I need to find out how this is connected to the electric system so I can back track and find where the fault is. Thank you.

I have a MK 5 escort (see my other post) however in the last couple of days the pump motor seems to have died, upon further inspection i appear to have a leak as all the fluid has leaked on to my hood cover   here is a pic     what should i check for leaks before i spend all my money on a new pump!   thanks!