When driving the tire light came on and after a half hour or so a little red light came on on right side of dash. No indication what issue was. Later a signal sounded from dash off an don but again no idicatior as to what issue was. When parked and turned key on there was no racton on dash and it would not turn over. The dome light did come on as did th eheadlights when trying to lcok it up.
This procedure usually works:
·Check the battery cable connections:
Make sure the positive cable, makes a good connection at the battery and at the starter. Make sure the negative cable makes a good ground connection at the battery and (preferably) at the engine.
·Check the battery the simple way, like this:
Turn on the headlights, then try to start the car.If the headlights do not dim or go out, then the battery is likely ok.
·Check the starter and solenoid:
If the wiring looks ok, then look at the starter solenoid for a good connection, and proper voltage at the starter(10 volts minimum while cranking).
If the starter spins and no crank, the problem is most likely the Solenoid's bendix gear is stuck.
Have someone hit (not too hard) the starter while you try to start the car. This usually works by dislodging a stuck bendix gear.
·Make a simple test of the alternator:
If you can, somehow get the engine running, measure the voltage at the battery. It should be at least 13.6 volts to properly charge the battery.
I am thinking that what you experienced is your alternator going out. You will have to have that checked which any auto parts store can do that for you. You will have to fully charge your battery after you replace the alternator.
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