In a message dated 19/12/2009 9:02:43 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Jim, yes, they can  sometimes be repaired.  If it's just a matter
of the switch lever not  interacting with the plastic cam, the lever can
sometimes be re-bent to  make it work properly  If it's an internal problem,  I
have opened a  few of them and got them to work again.  You need patience, a
good bright  work surface and a small utility knife to cut it open.  Once
open it will  be apparent what is wrong and what can be done to fix it.  The
cover can  then be glued back on.  Use dielectric grease to lube the moving
parts.

>>>>I know now that its the TPS. Has anyone  successfully REPAIRED  this
part.<<<<<<

Please note  that I will be away from my business travelling in the USA and
Mexico from  November 18, 2009 until April 30, 2010.  Parts orders will be
processed  although not as quickly as usual.  I will always be available by
E-mail.  If you phone, your call will be addressed by Greg T. Brown here
and he will either call you back or advise you to contact me directly by
E-mail.  See my _www.frankcondelli.com_ (http://www.frankcondelli.com/)
website for complete details.  Travel Blog at _www.westfaliatravels.com_
(http://www.westfaliatravels.com/)

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli

Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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