Hey, I don't mean to be presumptive, but will the relay activate, or is it just dead?
If the relay is pulling in, you might be able to bring the contacts back to life.
Get a little carborundum file, (Radio Shack use to sell them). It's about 1/4" wide, very thin with abrasive surface on both sides. Place it between the contacts, push down lightly on the contacts, and pull the file out. That will clean any carbonization from the mating surface of the contacts.
If you can't find a file, you can use sandpaper (like 1000 grit ) to clean the contacts. The difference is that sanpaper can leave particles embedded in the surface of the contacts. If you're in a pinch, this might buy you some time.
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