Hilarity

As I pause in a parking lot to look for something in the trunk, the car’s engine shudders and disconnects as its #15 fuse again burns out.

The car no longer ignites fuel as it turns over.

Searching frantically, I find there is one replacement left, so out into the snow I go to put the hood up and dig the burnt fuse out with a nail file.

This is likely unsafe to use, but I have gloves on – and it has worked before, so I stick with this method.

Two minutes later, I am “back in business” with heater full blaring.

The air conditioner unit being turned on for warmth or cooling while parked contributes to the issue.

Knowledge of this does not change my use behavior.