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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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SandWitch · 26-30, F
Over here in Sweden, we have a lot of Volvos for some reason. I do know that on a Volvo, if the Engine Light comes on, the computer restricts the speed of the engine so that the car cannot be driven fast, but will allow you to limp home. But once you're home and you shut the engine off, the computer won't let the engine start again unless a mechanic bypasses the computer to fix the original problem that caused the engine light to come on in the first place. If you're already at home, this will require that the car be towed to the Dealership for repairs.

Word to the wise, if your engine light ever comes on while you're driving and the engine automatically throttles-back to restrict your speed, DON'T TURN OFF THE ENGINE, but instead drive right to a Dealership that handles your make of car and then turn off the engine in their parking lot to save yourself a tow!
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@SandWitch No way. A Swedish made car is popular in Sweden? My gosh! 😆

Also, I absolutely love Volvos.
swirlie · F
@LordShadowfire
Did you know... that prior to 2006, Volvos were made of 100% aluminum and therefore were guaranteed not to rust and backed by Volvo's warranty?
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@swirlie I actually did know that. I wish they had continued that practice. Mid to late '90s Volvos are the best.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@SandWitch Oh very interesting, thank you
swirlie · F
@LordShadowfire
Ford bought out Volvo in 2006 and from that year onward, Volvo reverted to Ford's North American standard, which was not aluminum!