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Re: could it be the starter
If you were driving and the battery light came on the I suspect the problem is with the alternator. Regardless of the fact that all of the accessories work the problem is probably inside the alternator. The starter won't work due to the fact that there is not enough amps left in the battery to turn the starter over but there is enough amperage to work the lights.
One other possibility is that the starter solenoid is bad. This can cause voltage issues since the majority of the power to the car goes through the starter solenoid.
I would pull the alternator and have it tested. It should be putting out over 13 volts. I suspect the alternator has gone bad and is putting out enough power to keep everything working but not enough to charge the battery.
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