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Batteries are just electrical storage devices. They only store what is generated elsewhere, in the case of your vehicle, the electricity is generated in the alternator. If you alternator has failed your battery will not be able to store anything. If the alternator is working but an electric component, such as a light, is left on it can use up all of the stored electricity and there will be nothing left with which to start the engine. Never replace a battery without first verifying that the alternator is working. There might be nothing wrong with the old battery and you'll have to get an alternator later anyway.

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