It could.
It turned out to be the alternator going bad. Replaced alternator. No more growling.
When my jeep cherokee alternator went bad, the check engine light came on and I didnt have a clue what was going on until my volt guage was reading in the red zone. When I replaced my alternator, the light went off. So in my opinion i wouldnt consider the check engine light as a alternator light.
your alternator my be going out
Your alternator or drive belt is going.
The check engine light would illuminate.
Bad bearings in an alternator would make a grinding or roaring sound. If a Diode Plate is failing you might hear a buzzing sound in the radio that changes pitch with the speed of the engine.
I'd check your alternator. Disconnecting the positive terminal while the engine is running will tell you. If the engine dies when you disconnect the battery, it's your alternator. If it keeps running it's something else, like your battery. I had the same problem.
The diode in the alternator is probley going bad, Check charging system. And replace alternator.
if your alternator is gone or going your car will start and then eventually just stop running because your battery has gone dead. it typically will not make any sound when your engine is not running because of a dead battery.
Drive to your nearest Auto Parts store and have them check your charging system. sounds like your alternator may be going bad. Check to make sure it is charging right. The alternator needs to put out atleast 14 amps to suffice for the engine to run properly. Might have a bad alternator.
It will start if there is enough charge in the battery to turn the engine over. However if the alternator is weak then the battery will not be charged fully.
It could