AV-32S585 Power light blinks every three seconds. Detailed information: (1) At plugin, the switchmode starts (2) A relay clicks, all the secondaries come up except the 140V as it's relay controlled. The horizontal drive also is present at the base of the HO output xistor. (3) The main power relay clicks and the switchmode shuts down. It repeats this sequence every 3 seconds. The manual says that this is a "neck protection" situation, but the "neck" line never changes. I have removed the crt board from the crt and the yoke plug from the main cba, with no change. Almost tempted to remove the anode lead from the crt, place a 60 watt light bulb around the 140V relay contacts, plug it in and see what happens. Been in the service business for almost 38 years and any help would be appreciated.

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