hi tonight after heavy rain my wifes mini electrics went wipers front and rear working all the time rear stop lamps on lock the car then re opens
also all dash board lights stay on with key out had to remove positive lead to save the battery has any one had this problem 1st fault with the mini in 2yrs of ownership been a great car and she loves it any info would be great as will not be able to ask the garage to look at it till monday

Try checking the BC1 (Body Control Module) more info here:
The BC1 (Body Control Unit) - Forums (http://forum.minicooper.org/showthread.php?t=9924)

Big thanks to mab01uk for reply and link
stripped out this morning looks like windscreen will be getting resealed bcm had the cover on it but floor was wet clean up dry out took bcm out lube terminals check all pins opened up light heat on to the board then rebuild greased connectors made up a cover car going ok wifes HAPPY AGAIN as she hates my old astra mk3 :d