Battery light came on while driving. 2 hours later I could not start the car.

diodes in alternator are leaking (back feed), more when hot. needs alternator or fan belt loose..

You have overheated the engine, check the engine cooling fan operation there is a problem I suspect.

Check your belts make sure they are all there.

Light's came on due to your alternator is defective, it's not putting out voltage any more and will have to be replace, the reason it started later, is your battery recharge itself, engine will only run till battery get low on voltage again, have the charging system check out, hope this was very helpful.

well when the car shuts off or stalls your check engine , oil . battery lights are all going to come on the oil light is telling you there is no oil pressure due to the car not running the battery light is going to come on due to the alternator not pushing any juice because the car is not running and the check engine light also now. check under the car and make sure that your moter did not cut,rip or fray any wires comming from the starter area. this could be a big problem and make lights flicker and the car to run funny.

check the trans fuse...it blowing, will keep the car in limp mode, either that, or you need to replace Solenoid B, 1/2 Shift Solenoids...

it could be your oil pump. they are relatively cheap and fairly easy to replace. replace this first and check again. its a type of engine insurance.

I'm having same problem on my 2000 model rodeo 4wd 3.2L V6. Other day check engine light came on. I checked engine bay nothing abnormal, or power loss. Next day light was gone. 2 days later driving, a sudden loss of power and light came up. After idling for a couple of minutes, drove off with light still on but all power back. 1 hour later of faultless driving loss of power for a minute or so. Engine temp normal. Had break for 1/2 hour and set off for last hour of journey without fault except check engine light still on. Following dayon startup light went out???
Seeking help from experts.

First check the battery voltage if its less than recommend voltage then its the battery ,try jump starting the car if its works then you need replace its battery ....


Good luck...