Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.2 Windscreen wipers have a mind of their own

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Sat 9 May 2009 22:33
03 1.2 Windscreen wipers have a mind of their own - kettle738
My wipers will often start working for no reason and cannot be switched off except by operating the right or left direction indicators; two sweeps after the indicators are switched on the wipers will turn off and remain switched off as long as the indicators are left running. While the indicators are running all functions of the wiper control work normally. Operation of the brake light will also temporarily switch off the wipers when the fault is present. The rear wiper is not affected. The car is a basic model and does not have rain sensors. (unless you know otherwise)

The presence of water may have some bearing as operating the screen washers will often but not always provoke the fault; it also seems to be more likely to happen in damp/wet weather.

The fault is intermittent but annoying enough to need fixing. The car is a fairly recent purchase and has only covered 6,500m from new and is otherwise fine.

Electrical problems are not my strong suit so I would much appreciate any advice, guidance or a pointer in the right direction.
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Sun 10 May 2009 12:05
03 1.2 Windscreen wipers have a mind of their own - McP
Looks like it may be caused by the washer pump motor.
www.micra.org.uk/showthread.php?t=30509
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