Battery, ABS lights flickering, car jerking and shut off

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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IZAYAMOMMA
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I recently put oil in my car. My battery light came on then my ABS light. My lights started flickering and my started jerking. Then it just shut off on me. What could it be?? I'm thinking it's either my alternator or battery. Please help.
Oct 13, 2015 at 10:11 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You're right about the generator. It isn't keeping the battery charged. You can verify that by measuring the battery's voltage while the engine is running. It should be between 13.75 to 14.75 volts. When the generator isn't working, the voltage will be 12.6 volts or less.
Oct 13, 2015 at 10:44 PM
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LISAROCHE
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Thank you Joe,

Can i ask you this? Can a the computer system malfunction actually prevent my car from coming to a complete stop?
I'm not very educated yet? Thanks
Aug 5, 2020 at 10:29 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

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