ABS light, stable tract light and battery light blinking?

2008 LINCOLN MKZ
200,000 MILES
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SHANTELLE18
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Got a flat Turing on a bad part of the road. Changed it and put a dummy on for a day, after going to the tire shop from getting a tire put on the stable tract light, ABS light and battery light came on and car stall and now want start back up.
Aug 4, 2022 at 7:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The stability track/ABS shouldn't cause a no-start. However, you mentioned the battery light was flashing. When you try to start it now, does the starter engage and turn the engine or do you only hear a clicking sound or a single click?

I have a feeling low voltage is what set the stability track light due to the alternator not charging or the battery has failed internally.

Let me know.

Joe
Aug 4, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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SHANTELLE18
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A hear a single click when trying to start.
Aug 4, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Either the battery is very weak, the starter is bad, or we have a weak connection. Have you checked the battery terminals to make sure they are tight, clean, and free of corrosion? If so, then I need you to perform a simple battery load test. No tools are required.

Follow the directions in this link and let me know the results:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

I will watch for your reply. Also, let me know if the click you hear seems to come from the starter.

Take care,

Joe
Aug 4, 2022 at 10:15 PM