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 5, 2013 at 11:25 PM
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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 12:46 AM
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