Originally posted by arrozburner:
..could a faulty IMRC cause all of this?


Probably not. Charge the battery fully.

Then test the alternator. Engine running, voltage across battery terminals should be 14 to 14.5 volts.

Then test the battery. Engine off, lights on for one minute. Voltage across battery terminals should be 12 to 12.5 volts.

"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles