Radio turning on by itself and digital odometer flashing check gauges

2005 FORD E-SERIES VAN
215,000 MILES
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JMSIM26
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It was doing this when I initially bought the van a week ago, so I got a new battery and it's still doing. When it turns the radio on or the digital odometer flashes it makes a clicking sound in what seems like the power distribution box. What can I do to fix this?
Jul 6, 2013 at 6:25 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That's called a "Smart Junction Box" and it is full of relays and modules and it's not serviceable internally. It requires a bidirectional, professional scan tool to be able to diagnose what the issue may be. The whole box may be bad or something externally may be triggering it.
Jul 6, 2013 at 7:46 AM