So when I got in my car tonight, I noticed that the engine was making a whining sound that I had never heard before. I didn't know what it was, so I was a little bit worried about what was going on. I park and go to a party, but when I come back, the car barely starts. Fortunately, I get it to start, but the DSC light is on and my gas gauge is reading empty. The battery light also came on and the nav shut itself off. I made it back to campus, but the engine stalled (which I thought was weird) and I had to coast into a parking space.
Sounds like you dropped the altenator for some reason (tell tale whining). Not a terribly common problem, but sheeit happens. When this occurs, various lights come on while driving, including the biggest clue of all - the battery light. The battery is not getting current and the car runs off the battery... for a short while, then dies.
You can jump it, but it will die again quickly. You might maintain the jump circuit for a little longer to give the battery some charge and then drive a short distance to an indy.
Actually, wilsodh was right. I didn't notice at first, but the alternator was still whining after I replaced the battery. I took it to the dealer and they concluded that the car needs a new one. Good thing I got an extended warranty.
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