I have a permanent ticking noise from fuse-box area, for a long time I thought that noise is made by injectors but on closer look it seems that is a relay opening and closing constantly. The relay in question seems to be one of the 3 realys that are placed outside the actual fuse box.
I don't think this is normal and eventually will lead to destruction of that relay, impairing some vital functions along with it.
Car is '93 E36 with M42B18 engine, mostly stock.