I do not know if it is a lack of lubrication or if the contact points have somehow gotten dirty, but either way

After very little use, I have to bump the relay to get the contacts to mate. I have it in a water resistant location. I do not know if it is a lack of lubrication or if the contact points have somehow gotten dirty, but either way, when working and the winch doesn't engage, it creates a dangerous situation. When lifting or lowering a load, the consistent failure of this component is problematic to say the least. it operates a 4 wheeler winch that is on a crain on my wood splitter. I am certain you can see how dangerous it is when this thing fails.

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