Without punctuation in there that long sentence can be read three different ways, but I think what you're seeing is a battery problem. Before you buy a new one though, double check that the charging system is working. Use an inexpensive digital voltmeter to measure the battery voltage both before the engine is started and when it's running. If you have to jump-start it, measure the voltage after the jumper cables are removed so you're not measuring the voltage from the assist vehicle.
Before the engine is started, the battery voltage should be near 12.6 volts. If it is closer to 12.0 volts, it is okay but discharged. If it is around 11.0 volts or less, it has a bad cell. Low voltage can trick the computers into thinking it's in theft mode and may be the cause of the flashing lights.
When the engine is running, the battery voltage must be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts. If it stays around 12.0 to 12.6 volts, the alternator is not working. The system can be diagnosed further by measuring the voltages on the two small wires on the back of the alternator but those readings must be taken with the engine running.
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011 AT 8:55 PM