Thanks Davetherave & the other Chaps. Interesting notes. The dashboard has been removed 3 times on mine. First was to replace the wiper mechanism, second to repair the crack in the lacquer because of an overtightened screw (failed attempt to fix) and third time, during last winter, to refinish the walnut veneer dashboard properly.....Then this electrical gremlin...you may be onto something! I'll mention your experience to the dealer...