Warning lights stay on

Tiny
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Came home to dead battery. Jumped it fine, but light stays on saying "check battery recharge system". Also the check air bag ight came on and stays on. This is a 2008 Chevy Impala.
Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 5:05 PM

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Tiny
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First, how many miles are on the vehicle? It may still be under warranty. Second, have you recharged the battery? Finally, have you had the alternator and battery tested?
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Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 5:12 PM
Tiny
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Only 15,000 miles. But it is 38 months old. I did let it run for 1/2 hour, turned it off and ir started right back up. I did not have the battery or alternator tested.
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Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 5:14 PM
Tiny
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Chances are the battery ran low from not being used. If the problem continues, have the battery tested. Also, have any other lights come on now that it is restarting?
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Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 6:34 PM

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