yes it will , I had the same issue about 2 year ago
Dead cell in the battery or corroded or loose battery cables.
battery is low or almost dead
A dead battery would not cause an engine to seize
Dead cell in battery, replace it.
no
why would my starter wire burn, going from starter to battery
Because whoever told you that a low battery would cause hard steering is an idiot.
shooting it with a gun
Defective voltage regulator.
Cause a no start situation.
A loose battery cable can cause your vehicle to on most stall and it can cause the lights to Flickr. Make sure your battery cables are tight and free of corrosion.
A weak battery, loose/broken wires making a short, defective sensors that monitor what the gauges are displaying