97 Grand Prix - Electrical Problem

I have been watching for a similair post, but cannot find anything out here like this one. 97 GP, the heater blower motor and resistor have been recently replaced. All of a sudden the headlights, the computer display and blower have been shorting out. My head lights flash (switch off) the computer display is out and the blower only sometimes works on high. Then all is well for a few days. I hear a circut-breaker or relay clicking out of a silver box located under the dash to the left of the sterring column. If I manually turn on the headights the clicking stops. Sometimes it's just a day or two, now it's been almost a week. I could try and replace the box that the clicking comes from, but don't know whether it's the cause or effect. Has anyone else encountered anythink like this, please advise, I'm either freezing or driving with the window down. I don't suspect the hearter relay, as when the lights and computer are working all of the fan speeds are fine. Also, no rear defrost or AC when this happens. What is that mystery box?

TIA Jim

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Well let me say that I bought a 97 GTP and it spent more time at the shop then it did in my driveway I had a similar electrical problem my head lights would go on and off all by themselves at night and it ended up to be bad connections in the fuse panel which the dealer replaced.

Since then my 97 was replaced with a 99 GTP and I have never had to bring it in once so far touch wood. It's been the best car ever so far so I learnt my lesson buying a new model the first year they come out now im going to wait a few years so they can get the bugs out

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Consultant

Had a similar problem with my 97 Gp. I had the Ignition Switch replaced and it took care of everything. If i remember it cost me $250.00 (112.00 parts + 138.00 labor) at the local dealer. Good Luck.

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kevin white

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