usage of selectedIndex for combo box

Hey,

I have problems using the selectedIndex function for my combo boxes.

I am simply trying to get the combo box to select the second item down the list


comboxBoxName.selectedIndex = 1;

trace( comboxBoxName.selectedIndex );


When I tried to trace the value it does return me a 1. But when i ran the flash movie the combo box does not show the second item down the list when it starts up. I am using flash payer 7 and the combo box name is unique.

Thanks for help!