HIya, its a 2006 plate, it connects directly as I'm aware. it connects to a toothed wheel which rolls on a toothed flat which is connected to the rod/cable.
I have tried disconnecting the cable.. i need some needle nosed pliers.
It feels as though it's the cable itself that doesn't want to be pulled.
After playing with the dial there was an audible click after which the dial would only turn back halfway.
I'll get some pliers and see.
thankyou