Battery, ABS lights flickering, car jerking and shut off

IZAYAMOMMA

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2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

I recently put oil in my car. My battery light came on then my ABS light. My lights started flickering and my started jerking. Then it just shut off on me. What could it be? I'm thinking it's either my alternator or battery. Please help.

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 AT 10:11 PM

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CARADIODOC

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You're right about the generator. It isn't keeping the battery charged. You can verify that by measuring the battery's voltage while the engine is running. It should be between 13.75 to 14.75 volts. When the generator isn't working, the voltage will be 12.6 volts or less.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 AT 10:44 PM

LISAROCHE

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Thank you Joe,

Can I ask you this? Can a the computer system malfunction actually prevent my car from coming to a complete stop?
I'm not very educated yet? Thanks

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Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 AT 10:29 PM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

You have attached your question to one that is years old.We ask you to start a new question and be sure to include all your vehicle information.Here is the link to start a new question:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Hope this helps and we hear back from you soon.Thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 AT 10:39 PM