Hi all,
yep, a 206b model and problem was traced to a shagged battery (more volts Igor!!)
Thanks to all who contributed, I'm sure others as well as myself are now more enlightened and once again the whole reason for this forum is to share the wealth of knowledge out there so mistakes aren't repeated endlessly.
Actually other reasons for this forum inlcude telling big whoppers, shooting the breeze, where is xxxx i flew with in 85' ..........Keep it up.
Any more pearls of info re- B206b greatly appreciated.
Cheers & flysafe. .Hone