Thanks a lot David and JFJ!
Yupp! This clear things up and it is then, most probably, a TVS. I had a closer look at the PCB and these two TVS clamps both feeds on the board. One is continuous, battery voltage, and the second from the ignition (15) so of course it is an effective protection. The other components - High side Power Switch BTS612N1 controlling the hydraulic valves and a capacitor - where thankfully quiet easily found.
Thanks again to you both!!
Bjorn