The battery light came on, and the car died. After a few minutes, the car started right up and continued on my way home. Over the next four miles home the car died another three times, and I was forced to push it the remaining 1/4 mile home. When I got home I tested the battery, and it measured a good 12.78 volts. I then took a look at the fuses, and at this point I should mention that yesterday when I was done rotating the tires I decided to clean the fuse box, and decided to swap the fuel pump fuses to see what would happen. I replaced the main fuel pump fuse with a new 16amp fuse, and still no start and no dashboard dummy lights. I replaced the in-tank fuel pump fuse with a new 8amp fuse and the car started right up. I tested the alternator with the car running, and it was a very healthy 13.75 volts. It looks like the fuel pump fuses are once again the culprit, so I am heading off to Kragen (when I am finished training) to pick up two blade, or "spade," fuse holders and then wire them up so ceramic fuses are no longer necessary for the two fuel pump fuses. Have a most splendid day one and all :)
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