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Final? update. Now the weather has turned colder, or because of the absolute bath I gave the switches, or because of the replacement fuse board the problem appears to have gone away. I will close this thread now and open a new one if the problem re-appears (when the weather warms up so Spring time I guess :-) Many thanks for all your help. Phil

Just thought I'd update this. Fuse board changed. The old one had loads of corrosion and what looked like the results of arcing across a couple of the copper strips. However the problem persisted so rechecked earths - all OK. Gave the switches a complete bath in cleaner and it is now better but still not fixed. I still get a double wipe when starting the car. I was looking at changing the switches but that looks a nightmare. Does the top shroud have to come off and if so does the steering column have to be dropped? Phil

I'm guessing the same problem as above. You have or had water in the fuse box and it has rusted the connections and the control board the fuses and relays plug into. It gives odd electrical problems. On mine the indicators turn on the wipers. :-) Phil

Fan Seizes and then blows a fuse. I do a lot of motorway miles so the fan hardly ever comes on. Eventually all the salt and other rubbish on our roads get into the bearing and seizes the motor. I chose to get one from a scrap yard for £25 (Sept 2014) and replace it. Be warned that there are 4 bolts securing the fan to the radiator. I strongl;y recommend soaking these in penetrating oil - plus gas or similar NOT WD40 - for at least 24 hours. They are exposed to the elements and round off very easily :-( Phil

OK I'm guessing corrosion as I have occasionally had a small puddle on the passenger side rubber mat after torrential rain. Strange thing is it only seems to do it when the weather is warm/sunny and the inside of the car gets hot. Is it an easy fix to swap out? I'll check the connections in the column again although I have been down that route already. Phil

Hi all 2000 Felicia estate 1.3 petrol engine. When I indicate left the wipers start and continue until the indicators cancel when they do 2 more wipes and park. I vaguely recall reading somewhere that the circuit board on the fusebox has known problems. Can anyone confirm this? Anyone any ideas what the problem might be? Phil