On the way to work this morning I saw my ABS light come on. A couple of minutes later the battery light came on followed in a few seconds by the brake light. TAC, Speedo, Gas, Temp, Oil Pres gauges all working, Amp gauge bottomed out. Air bag light comes on and dash lights start dimming. Truck still running just fine though.

Mile down the road, as I stop at a red light, Amp gauge starts working, all warning lights go out and dash lights brighten. Accelerate away from the red light and all warning lights come back on, dash lights go out and all gauges quit working. Notice windows won't roll down and power door locks won't work. Truck running fine.

Get to work, park, check under hood. Belt is fine and all looks normal (5:30am normal anyway). Turn the truck off and it won't restart.

Serious problem or most likely the battery? Any help appreciated because I won't get off until 5:00pm and it will be dark again by then.

Thanks,
Gary

 

See if it will start with a jump, then go to a parts store for a battery and alternator load test. If it won't start with a jump, pull the battery and take it in for a charge and test.

 

Sounds like the alternator wasn't working or the battery failed. I'd suspect both until either is proven innocent.

 

Good indication the battery is failing.