Car stalled then brake light and battery light came on

2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
213,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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ESHE
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Yesterday while I was driving my car stalled. The car shut down and I was unable to turn the steering wheel. The brake light and battery light came on. I threw the car in park and put my hazard lights on. I turned the ignition key to the off position. I sat in the car for about 2 seconds. Put my foot on the brake (which felt like the brake pedal had rose up a bit if that makes sense) and started the car up. The car immediately started up and ran like normal. I drove home and the lights did not come back on. What do you think is the issue? Thank you in advance!
May 26, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

With the engine off and the key in the on position, the battery light and the brake light should come on. That is normal.

As long as they go out when it starts, you are good.

I attached a guide for stalling for you. Check the throttle body for excessive carbon buildup.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Roy
Dec 21, 2021 at 3:34 AM