Start by charging the battery. If the warning light doesn't go away then it is probably stuffed. Can't remember if it will affect the sound but it might, depending on how low the voltage is.
If you are close by to Mount Waverley in Victoria then I could check it for you with another battery. Other than that there might be a loose or broken wire in the cable or control box.
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Regards Axtyr.