This PM, whilst f’ing about with the cigarette lighter (for my cheap Bluetooth/FM connector) I shorted it out and blew the fuse. On the way home I needed to use the windscreen wipers and no matter what speed or setting I used they only went ‘very slowly’ and would be useless in ‘proper rain’.

Naturally, I assumed I’d shorted something else out or caused some wiper damage as a result of the cigarette lighter short.

I have replaced the cigarette lighter fuse and all seems OK with it (inc the section on the dash that shows the engine warning light etc that had stopped working when I orig shorted the circuit) with the cigarette lighter.

There has never been any problems with the wipers before nor any noticeable noises indicating a problem before.

I am at a loss as to whether this is a coincidence or I’ve caused a problem?

Any advice would be gratefully received.

If it is relevant I have the 2.4 ltr petrol estate.