Battery light and anti lock come on

TRIXELLLL

MEMBER
1997 MITSUBISHI MAGNA
247,000 MILES

Hi
while I was driving last night the battery and anti lock light come on and stayed on. After about 15 mins when I got off the motorway and braked the anti lock light went off and back on when I accelorated. This morning my car wont start at all there isnt a noise or anything when I try kick it over, any ideas?

1 Reply

CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
33,737 POSTS

Most likely suspect is the generator. If it stops charging the battery the red warning light will turn on to tell you. You be able to drive about a half hour before the battery runs down. Charge the battery so you can start the engine and drive to your mechanic. Have him test the charging system.

The anti-lock brake light will turn on in response to the low system voltage. That will prevent it from working correctly so the computer turns the system off and turns the yellow light on to tell you.