Why did my Kia suddenly lock up while driving?

Tiny
SWAY2327
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  • 2004 KIA SPECTRA
  • 45,000 MILES
I was driving my car 15mph on the street when suddenly the gas pedal and steering wheel locked up. The brake light came on the dash along with a few others. I had to turn off the car and turn it back it on. Once I did all the lights were gone and it has worked fine since. What happened?
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 AT 11:17 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Have the charging system checked-start here
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Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 AT 11:27 PM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Are you sure it did not stall?

Roy
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Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 AT 11:38 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Yea, I believe the engine stalled then.
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 AT 5:32 AM

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