It all seams to be related to a Hella Transflash II relay, part no 4JA 004 663-00.
Ive taken the relay apart and found that prior to me removing the screen some water has leaked in and managed to get into the relay , corroding part of the board inside and is now shorting.
Ive done a search on various sites and google and from what ive seen its something to do with Towing and checking the lights are working

can anyone else shed any light on the matter and where i might be able to get a replacement

If it helps i can post a couple of pics later. thanks for any forthcoming help.
Daz