The battery in my '09 Yaris finally died

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I still had the original battery in my '09 Yaris ... that only has 19 K miles on it (long story).

I noticed lately although it always started easy enough I seemed to crank just a hair slower to start.
I knew that it was living on borrowed time but, one thing led to another and I never got around to replacing it.

It started fine last night.
Well,.... this morning, I tried to start it but all I got was the sound of the starter solenoid clicking along with all sorts of check engine, "service needed" messages in the display.... All these error messages that say that I need service is kind of humorous as it does not take a MENSA member to know that that something is wrong if the engine will not even turn over.to start it .
The battery still had some power... enough for the accessories but, not quite enough to start it.

It seems that even the idiot lights have become idiot messages and about meaningless
A simple Low battery warning would be all that is needed to pinpoint the problem but, you do not even get that.

I live in am apt complex and fortunately, right across the road from me is an auto transfer company and small repair shop that does minor repair work for the public.... brakes belts, oil changes etc .
So, they came over with a portable battery pack and it started right up.
Yeah, they also installed a new battery for me. and everything is back to 100% normal . I could have gotten a battery cheaper elsewhere but, I was just glad to get the car running .
Anyway, I am just glad it "died" right in front of my apartment . :)