Getting worse

[tprjimmi]

I posted last week about the instrument panel lights (ring around speedo/tach) flickering and warning symbols flashing on (incliding red flashes behind the striangular symbol). Today I've been unable to start the car (2013 V-6) twice. Upon trying to start the car the brake pedal has felt unnaturally hard and all power is gone. After praying, pushing the start button several times,etc the car has started. Anyone????

 

[Spanky61]

Battery going bad possibly. Not enough amperage. Possibly a dead cell or sulfated, which builds up resistance and doesn't allow the battery to charge as it should.

 

[tprjimmi]

Thanks! Appointment on Monday with dealer; (Yay ext warranty). Battery isn't very old and was always on a maintainer.

 

[tprjimmi]

Dealership called to say that the problem is a bad alternator and battery. Happy to hear that but almost disappointed that I get a real whopper to let me feel good about the warranty cost(LOL).

 

[Spanky61]

Glad you have the problem under control and are getting it repaired.

 

[ThunderChicken]

So what went bad first, the battery or the alternator?

It's rare for both to go bad and it not be caused by the other.

 

[tprjimmi]

Not really sure; probably the alternator. The alternator on my '11 Genesis sedan had to be replaced as well.