Well, as noted briefly in another thread, I've doused it in Isopropanol several times and worked the switches "vigorously". Nothing mucky came out though.
Been on a short slow test drive - about 20 minutes at 30/40mph - and it still wasn't working despite trying every few yards.
Then just short of home it suddenly engaged; I have no idea what was different. Just enough time to check that the increase speed switch worked before having to brake and turn off down my road.
(no opportunity to continue and test further due to roadworks with traffic lights)
So, none the wiser really. 
However, looking closely at the switch it appears that it "might" be possible to prise it open in situ without taking the stalk off (airbag out job methinks  ) - anyone ever tried that or know if it's possible?
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant.
2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! 
Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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