You broke down in Hell and there was no cell phone or tow truck. But you weren't phased a bit. You fixed the problem and got out of Hell. Talk about being resourceful , most people wouldn't have had a prayer and have to spend all eternity there.
Had this problem in a Subaru Legacy after it set 3 or 4 or 5 summer months. Never did figure it out. Ended up scrapping the car. But I bet it was the same thing. Actually looked at this curiously wondering if it might have the answer. Sure enough I bet ya this was the fix. Fantastic!!