warning lights are all on

2001 BUICK CENTURY
77,000 MILES
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CUBANDON
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own a 2001 buick century & last mo. had car battery jumped & then the service engine light, the brake system warning light, anti-lock brake system warning light and the trac off light remained on. took car to buick dealer & they wrote up an invoice total. all vehicle soon, abs, trac off and red brake lamps illuminated on cluster
Mar 10, 2012 at 2:10 AM
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FIXITMR
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does it start and run?
Mar 10, 2012 at 2:27 AM
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CUBANDON
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it starts and run without any problems
Mar 10, 2012 at 2:52 AM
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FIXITMR
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they go off when you remove key?
Mar 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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CUBANDON
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the lights do go off when you shut the key off
Mar 10, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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FIXITMR
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any chance jump was hooked backwards for a sec? did you check all fuses? It sounds like the alternator has gone out go here for more info,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Mar 13, 2012 at 6:31 AM
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CUBANDON
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I do not know whether the jump was hooked backwards for a sec. for the AARP tow truck did same. Also where do I check for fuses?
Mar 14, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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