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The plastic impeller on the water pump let loose (common failure...made in France) then the water pump pulley shaft started to pull out and loosened the belt allowing it to slip over the other accessories. The alternator was not spinning enough to produce current and the car was running on battery power only (your battery light). With a car already warmed up and this happens (and you still drove home?) you probably cooked your engine. If it does run I'm sure it's only a matter of time before something is going to let loose.
Word to the wise...if something doesn't sound right while driving your car, any car, and a idiot light comes on, stop the car and have it checked out. If you don't your $2 fix will escalate into a total loss. Good luck.
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Sadly on the outside looking in.
"Drive it like the Doctor ordered"
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