While driving along the other day , noticed all the engine warning lights came on , all the needles of the  fuel , temperature guage and rev counter all went to zero , the clock and mileage trip counter went to zero . The fuel consumption display reset to zero . the engine stayed running and after a few seconds everything went back to normal. I have a 06 1.9 AWX  , had it for 8 years ,all water ingress seals were done when purchased .Does anyone know what happened?

Two things come to my mind.

One, have you recently checked the seals and more importantly under your carpets and two are any of your interior lights dimming or playing silly beggars.

Thanks , the seals are all ok and dry ,all interior lights working ,inc puddle lights. But it was raining at the time.