kerry -- just heard from my mechanic that he can't locate a replacement from any of his usual sources, so sounds like you're absolutely right. He's going to make a few more calls.

tangofox -- that's a very good point. All I know at this stage, from what my indy reports, is that blocking off the VCV makes the brakes and key-shut-off return to normal.

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