In a message dated 12/18/2002 6:52:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Not sure that you can always repair them but If
> you have the time you might pop open the relay and try
> cleaning the contacts of the relay itself.   

       Guess you've never opened one up !  There are no contact points in 
there.  Is an all electronic control unit.  Two small boards filled with all 
kinds of electronic components.

Cheers��

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