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Old 12-19-2015, 06:20 PM   #1
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Fuse makes clicking noise

Fuse makes clicking noise, and our Radio turns on and off, on and off. I know my battery is bad but this is happening while the AC inverter is on. This is a new one on me since I don't really understand the resetting fuses. Anyone seen this and corrected it?
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It sounds like a auto resetting circuit breaker instead of a fuse to me...Regardless, I suspect you have a short. The short trips the circuit breaker and cuts the power. The circuit breaker cools resets and the power comes back on.
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Old 12-19-2015, 06:52 PM   #3
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Small silver can a bit larger than the standard mini fuse? If so it's a common mini breaker.
Most likely short circuit. The speed at which it cycles indicates how bad the short is. If it takes a while to reset it's either just at it's amperage range or is begining to fail.
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Replace it with one of the same size. If the clicking continues you are drawing too much current through that circuit. If not it was a weak breaker.

If it clicks with the new breaker look at the loads on the circuit to see if you have added a new load that was not considered when built. If no new load you may have a short in the wiring, not that likely but it is possible.
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What type/model of Airstream is this on?

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Fuse makes clicking noise, and our Radio turns on and off, on and off. I know my battery is bad but this is happening while the AC inverter is on. This is a new one on me since I don't really understand the resetting fuses. Anyone seen this and corrected it?
What type of Airstream is this on? Is it coming from where the blade fuses are locate
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Old 12-21-2015, 06:16 AM   #6
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Well its fixed. I miss stated,they are not fuses they are auto reseting breakers. I put the shower wall back in and the exposed wires for the ceiling light got stuck together. Easy fix. But I sure like how this forum rallies to help a fella Airstream error out! Thanks guys Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all.
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