My grapple stuck open! (Elect. Prob.)

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Fuddy1952

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Today I'm moving large limbs with my Titan grapple...working great until stuck open.
When I installed it I used a W R Long 3rd function kit, joystick switch on it.
Apparently a big limb pushed solenoid control back, there's a plastic cover over a small circuit board and two parts snapped off. I was guessing relays.
Pictures show parts say Zettler AZ9891J-1C-12DSE
Digikey shows that as a mini relay (there are two).
My question is I can order two relays from Digikey, although I'm not 100% sure how they install on board. Digikey says no stock.
I assume (?) I could order board from W R Long. I have 12.4 volts on one lead (so didn't blow fuse).
What's the best choice?
Thanks for opinions.
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   / My grapple stuck open! (Elect. Prob.) #2  
WR Long does list that circuit board individually, so I don't think it's worth to mess with the broken one anymore, specially if you're not entirely positive how the relay goes back in.

 
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Don't they have that protected at all? I know sticks & limbs have a way of finding that one tiny opening to ruin your day, but it seems that should be pretty well buried under metal.
 
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It should be protected. Relays have a plastic cover .
 
 
 
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