I took my car to a well known mini establishment in Stoke-on-Trent this morning to have 4 x spot lights fitted to the front (because you don't fit them to the back) of my 1992 mini Cooper.
The gent said that the horn did not work and nor did the flasher so might be an issue with the fuse box. I knew the horn was working and I sounded it this morning. So on the drive back home, I tried the horn and it worked. I thought I will try and flash the lights - the road was clear so I was not trying to dazzle anyone. As soon as I did that, the drive from the accelerator. I tried to restart while driving but the engine just turned over and would not start. I conveniently stopped in the entrance to someone's driveway. Turned the ignition off, then back on and tried to start the car - again it turned over but would not start.
I phoned the mini establishment who again said check the fuse box. All fuses appear to be seated correctly, but it just will not start. I don't know whether I am slightly paranoid but I am sure that every so often I get an electrical burning smell.
I am incredibly untechnical - any ideas where I can start? Is the obvious thing to disconnect the relays that were added for the 4 x spot lamps?
I appreciate any help that can be offered please.