Q: Rhythmic clicking in dash after blown HVAC fuse replaced
I heard a clicking that was 'click' two second pause, then two 'clicks' and would repeat, then stop for a bit and come back. This sounded as if it ws coming from just behind the HVAC unit display (or off to the passenger side just a bit) I turned my car off for the night. Next morning, no clicks, but none of the lights for the HVAC control worked. Changed the fuse, the lights and HVAC worked, but the clicking was back as well. Assume it will blow the fuse again. I assume there is probably a short somewhere, just wondering if this is common and if its something I can diagnose/fix myself?
Thanks
My car has 97000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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