why is my transmission making a clicking sound if the vehicals keys are NOT in the ignition?

1994 SATURN SC1
140,000 MILES
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AZDARKWARRIOR
i havent drove it for about two weeks and i opened my car door to get a wrench (didnt touch anything on the dashbord) and when i shut the passenger door it started making a loud clicking sound.
i looked at the console above the tranny and found an access panal under the ebrake lever. i opened it to find a black box above the tranny where the noise was coming from. there is no way to open that black box, from what i can see in the access panal. any clues as to what maybe the issue? and thank you for your time.
Feb 1, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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That black box is your prcm passive restraint control module it controls your power seat belts.They usually click when the battery is low.There not ment to be opened up you may have a draw on your battery or bad battery.Have your battery tested along with the alternator and make sure the battery cables are clean and tight.
Feb 1, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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AZDARKWARRIOR
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thank you
Feb 1, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your welcome keep me posted on what you find.
Feb 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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