I was on a road trip yesterday when the Battery Warning light came on and the message 'Charging Malfunction'. I pulled off the highway and shut the car down and then restarted it, The light and message disappeared but returned shortly after driving again. I decided I would keep driving and eventually I lost all engine power and almost every warning light lit up like a Christmas tree. I ended up having the car towed. I am wondering where to start. Should I start with a battery replacement? I am not sure how old the battery is. I do have a Foxwell Scan tool to register the battery. Or should I go a different route? Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

 

Check your alternator that's your charging system ........after the battery check.....

 

Do you know if the IBS connector is disconnected, does it bypass and the alternator should be putting out full charge?

 

Do you know if the IBS connector is disconnected, does it bypass and the alternator should be putting out full charge?

 

On my vehicle that has one it's definitely connected...... it should be connected if your vehicle has it...my other vehicles doesn't have one....