Berlina Fuel Pump Fuse

[Damian Magista <magista@domain.elided>]

Well I had the boneheaded idea to drive my Berlina to work today. For you 
Seattle Alfisti I work in Bothell and live on Capitol Hill. I go through the 
Arboretum (sp?), take the 520 bridge then 405 to Bothell. 

On my way through the Arboretum I my fuel pump light comes on. After that the 
car starts running real rough. I nursed it to the coffee stand which happens to 
be manned by the guy I bought it from. Lucky for me. He eventually finds that a 
fuse was blown. It's the fuse that is NOT on the main fuse block, there are two 
to the left of the main block and the one that's blown is the one closest to 
front of the car. 

We replace the fuse and all is well. I decide I'm going to drive across the 
bridge and to work. Dumb, dumb, dumb. 1/4 across the bridge it poops out again 
and I BARELY make it across during rush hour. Whew! 

Ok, down to brass tacks. Why would the fuel pump fuse be drawing so much 
current? Is the fuel pump crapping/crapped out? Or is there a short in that 
particular circuit? The car drives fine for about 5 or 10 minutes before it 
blows the fuse again. 

I am hoping I can figure it out and fix it after work. It's sitting at a gas 
station now. If there are any Seattle Alfisti out there who might volunteer 
their skills and help me out getting my poor old Berlina running without 
blowing a fuse I will give them a full set of stock Milano Gold wheels that are 
in great shape w/ decent rubber. That's 5 wheels and tires. I'm kinda broke, 
it's the only real thing I have to offer until payday. 

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.  

Ugh. 

Damian

Damian Magista
87 Milano Gold	
72 Berlina 2000 <-- needs help
magista@domain.elided
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