Hello,
Can anyone help? My 01 yesterday gave me a batt. and brake idiot lights, early on Then last night added the abs light then I lost power. The gauges all rapidly fluxuated. Both head light and dash lights faded in and out. Then completer random motor power loss. Was able to baby her home but I have no auto electrical experience at all.


Where do I start ?

 

Hello,
Can anyone help? My 01 yesterday gave me a batt. and brake idiot lights, early on Then last night added the abs light then I lost power. The gauges all rapidly fluxuated. Both head light and dash lights faded in and out. Then complete random motor power loss. Was able to baby her home but I have no auto electrical experience at all.


Where do I start ?

 

Your have a problem with your alternator and/or battery.

First, measure the voltage on your battery (car not running). It should be about 12.5V. If it's not, then charge up your battery. If the battery is good, it will hold the charge and your car will run OK, at least for a while. If the battery is bad/damaged, it will not hold the charge.

Next, measure the voltage on the battery while the engine is running. The voltage should be about 14.5V (14V minimum); if it is not, then your alternator is not working properly, or the connection between the alternator and the battery is bad, or both.

 

Yes what he said. Check alternator/battery.

 

brake & battery lights at the same time = dead alternator.

 

read the replies to your other post.