197 wiper/steering radio controls

[Rs04mer]

had a major scare last night when the wiper stork decieded to ignight its self and catch fire! all i wanted to do was wash the front screen?

has anyone had this problem before and dose anyone know how to get rid of the smell of burnt plastic and circuit board.
cheers in advance
rich

 

[cooper666]

It's not unheard of on clios or other vehicles for that matter pug 306's do it

 

[Paddy_R]

An odour bomb should do the trick.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/air-fresheners/dakota-odor-bombs-various-fragrences-/prod_1151.html

 

[shubz197]

Flippin hell! That must've been scary! How does it happen? Any preventative measures?