I had been driving my '91 Corolla for about 30 minutes when both the brake light and battery light came on. A few minutes later the Radio shut off and the clock went dim. The car continued to run for about 5 more minutes until the engine shut down completely and the battery was dead. My first thought was the alternator but why whould the brake light be on?
2007-01-10 01:13:51 · 6 answers · asked by stranded 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As the voltage in the system sags many of the electronics will tend to enter their diagnostic mode.That's when you get those erroneous panel lights! It does sound like a failed alternator/voltage regulator problem! Good Luck!
2007-01-10 01:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually, this happens with only ABS systems, as they don't work if the voltage present goes below approximately 10.5 V.
Classic example of alternator failure tho. You might want to replace the battery if it's over 3 years old as well.
2007-01-10 01:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the replaced timing belt purely lost pressure, the valves would were struck with information from the pistons. In an inner combustion engine, 2 factors received't occupy the same area mutually, lest they occupy adjacent area down contained in the oil pan.
2016-12-02 02:12:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of voltage! Change your alternator and have the battery check also!
2007-01-10 02:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
would still check alternator , not sure why brake light came on, possibly a dead short on brake light circuit causing alternator to stop charging
2007-01-10 01:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by matthew h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check battery termanals then get a new battery if u need to.
2007-01-10 01:36:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋