Hello, I have a Sharp microwave model #R-5W38B. The other day when I was trying to heat something I heard a grinding sound and then the microwave power went out. After checking all the power connections, I opened the microwave casing and found that the internal buss fuse had blown (250v / 20amp). I replaced the fuse and attempted to run the microwave and heard a grinding sound from the top of the oven just before the fuse blew again. It seemed like the grinding noise came from the top of the microwave and so unscrewed the only part located there. I don't know what this part is called but it has a couple of numbers on it (2M167B) & (A173). The part is square, all metal, about 4"long x 4"wide x 5"high. A smaller part, which looks like a half of a bullet sticks out of the bottom of this part. It has a positive and negative terminal at the top (facing to a side). It also has a magnet inside and a warning label on the back which states "High Voltage, Microwave Radiation". Does anyone know why the fuse keeps blowing, what this part is called and where I can get one cheap? Thanks,Tom
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