You possibly have a loose alternator belt or the alternator is weak. Check the voltage at the battery with the engine running. It should be 13.5 ? 16 volts. Any less and the alternator is weak and needs replacing. Also make sure the connections at the battery are clean and tight.
Usually when the battery light comes on its the Alternator, or a bad wire from Alternator to battery, but id check Alternator first.
Your alternator is not keeping the battery charged.
If it won't crank, which is probably what you really have going on, it means your battery went bad while you were driving.
The security light might come on while you are driving because it has a motion detector on it and when it senses the cars movement the light comes on.
First off you posted this in the wrong section. lol Anyway the light usually comes on when the alternator is no longer charging the battery while driving, most likely it means that either the battery has low voltage or your alternator is becoming a little faulty.
your Alternator
The car will stop if the battery cable comes loose.
Either the battery is weak and not charging properly, the connections are dirty on the terminals of the battery or the alternator is not putting out enough power. If you rev up the van does it go out or is it on while you are driving?
In a 2002 Isuzu Axiom, the battery warning light is located on the instrument panel, typically among the other warning lights. It usually resembles a battery symbol or the word "BAT." If this light illuminates while driving, it indicates a potential issue with the charging system, such as a failing alternator or a weak battery. It's advisable to check the vehicle's electrical system promptly if the light comes on.
Charging system problem. Normally this means there is a problem with the alternator.
The battery light on a Honda Pilot indicates a potential issue with the vehicle's charging system. It could mean that the battery is not being charged properly due to a malfunctioning alternator, a weak battery, or a problem with the electrical connections. If the light comes on while driving, it's important to have the vehicle checked as soon as possible to prevent further issues or being stranded.
i wish there was an answer here. this just has happened to me on my 2001 dodge neon. while i was driving the battery light flicked on and at the same time my power steering locked making it difficult to turn... i dont know what to do im still researching for answers.