I agree that if you are handy there are things you can do with the origional module. Many owners are not and the easiest thing for them to install is the Lockzilla. I still believe it is the inductive load that is the cause of the relay being under capacity. When the contacts open all the power in the solenoids has nowhere to go except to arc the contacts in the relay or stay contained within the solenoid breaking down the insulation. Once the coil gets shorted turns now it draws even more current when the relay contacts close. Oversizing the relay contacts only covers the symptom, the ultimate fix is to have circuitry that can "dump" the power in the load (coils). Lockzilla seems to be a good fix. Anyway we both agree that the origional door lock module is dangerous unless modified or replaced. My recomendation to all owners is to disconnect it until you can afford to do something with it to avoid damaging the solenoids. Once the solenoids are damaged they must be replaced or rewound no matter what you eventually do with the locking module. Even Lockzilla can't help you with shorted door solenoids. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@xxxx> wrote: > > Dave, you're right, the relays are the problem of the door lock module. > But not because they are underrated but because of the relay driving > circuit. > > But with the breakdown of the insulation and shorting you're wrong ! > Try to understand the circuit and you'll believe me. To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/