Q: Battery & oil light come on after braking awhile at red light
I was driving normally when I stopped at a red light. I felt a sudden vibration after 20-30 seconds then the battery & oil light comes on. Which stops my car from moving AT ALL. Car was in standstill even in Drive. I had to restart the car itself and the lights went away and I was able to resume driving. It only came back after I stopped at a red light again for 20-30 seconds and I had to repeat said steps to get it moving.
My car has 123000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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