[scottfab]

This is not normal. 10sec is too short of an interval.
It's easy to get it to 30sec or more.

DON'T rip it all out !
Just fix it like you would a burned out light bulb.
You also should not trade the car in for a new one
when the ash tray is full.

Start with the basics.
Find the hard plastic hose that comes out of the pump and
pull it out. Then put you finger over the side coming from the pump.
It should run a bit then stop for an indefinite period of time.
Report back then we can direct you to the next step.
(or find the old thread that covers this to send you too)