Eureka! The pool gods have smiled upon me. Was able to replace the "inrush current limiter" and the system is now working. A little low on salt right now due to all the rain that we have had this month, 8+ inches so far. One bag will bring the level from 2800ppm to 3200ppm where it should be.

Alas, I meant to say that Hayward quoted me a price of $300 (instead of $400). Fat fingers on a skinny keyboard. Never the less, I was able to save quite alot of money doing it myself. Total cost of repair was less than $7.00 and about 1 hour total time.

All I can do is hope that the pool gods will continue to smile upon me and that the unit will continue to operate normally but alas, only time will tell.

Thanks for the responses as they led me to the right place for the repair work.