Anyone know cars? .battery light on and Engine oil pressure light

My actual engine light has been on for a while but some told me it's probably a faulty computer thing if there's no sounds and it's running fine. Well now my battery light is on and Engine oil pressure light. The car won't start at all.. nothing.

Is it probably a dead battery? Now my hood won't pop open too. Occasionally it gets stuck and won't pop up. If I call AAA, could they somehow pop it open?? I'm so stressed if this is a battery issue or engine. Any ideas???

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GerOttman · 61-69, M

The check engine light is usually related to the cars emission control systems. Anything from a loose gas cap to a failed crankcase valve. Usually easy to figure out with a device that reads the engine codes. The reader is not very expensive and easy to use.

The battery can also be checked with an inexpensive multi meter. Auto batteries are nominally 12 volts but a good fully charged one should be closer to 13 volts, anything at 11 volts or lower is suspect. If you can get the hood open you could try to get a jump start. If the car is not running, you have no oil pressure and the oil light will be on. If the car is running and you have an oil light, shut it down and get that figured out before you damage the engine.

Finding a good mechanic is often the big problem, I do most of my own work when I can. Ask around and see if you can find an independent local garage to look at it. I avoid the big box outfits as they often overcharge and over repair. Good luck!!

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@GerOttman Ty friend. I have AAA coming but now my hood won't pop ugh. It occasionally gets stuck. It probably just needs a jump start but I hope they can get it popped. If they can't I'll feel bad they came for nothing

Lilnonames · F

@Coralmist auto zone does the codes for free