Ford Kuga noise ignition on engine off dashboard area

noticed an odd whirring noise from the front of the kuga with the ignition on (and engine either on or off). Heres my post on http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic9538_post89325.html#89325

Hi, I have a low level whirr noise from the central dashboard area that sounds like a small fan (but could be anything) Only present with the ignition on. Even with the climate control switched to off its still present. Anyone else had the same? Could be dashboard related or transmitted through from engine bay Mk1 Kuga 163 tdci manual awd 50k miles thanks John

lo and behold some great info from this thread tried WD40 but sadly its still noisy, however the pitch change during squirting has confirmed thats the bit thats noisy. Next up white grease.