We are calling it a relay but it is really a simple electronic control
unit. Given the huge amount of high tech electronic gear that has major
components  built in China, I think you can chance it. We are not
talking a manned mission to Mars after all.

Mark

Charles McGehee wrote:

> Well, I dunno.  Is there really evidence that "Made in Germany" is
> absolutely better than "Made in China?"  It's my impression that the
> Germans are riding a historical reputaiion which is not necessarily
> deserved.  I know, for instance, that they are outsourcing work to
> Asia every bit as much as we are, and that one reason their "Made in
> Germany" parts, etc., are more expensive is because their production
> costs are so high.  .............
>
>> Ahhhhh, made in Shanghai.  No wonder their retail price is way below
>> the importing warehouse cost, much less the resulting markup for the
>> factory KAE relay, which retails for around $30 at VW (I think $27
>> or so at Bus Depot).  Hope it works (I'll stick to buying KAE
>> relays, I haven't been much a fan of Chinese relays of late, even if
>> they do have the VW-Audi Logo) ;-)
>> --
>> Jim Thompson
>>