Q: Warning lights coming on and car not starting.

asked by on February 17, 2016

My car turned off while I was trying to park. I waited about 10 hours before starting my car again. On the way home it jumped and warning lights lit up on the dashboard. I pulled over and shut off the car. When I tried to restart it, it wouldn't start, and after a few tries the battery died completely. I jumpstarted the car and drove it home. On the way, the warning lights came on again.

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