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If your battery does not hold a charge do you need a new battery or alternator?
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∙ 18y ago
Probably alternater if the battery is less than 5 years old, may be the battery, may be both, may be neither.
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∙ 18y ago
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Does a 1992 Honda Civic alternator need to be timed?
hey, this is a easy answer? (NO)! why would you time it?? all it does is charge the battery!
