2000 Toyota Corolla Battery Will Keep Charge Replaced Ran 3 Days Now Dead Again

2000 TOYOTA COROLLA
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My corolla battery will not keep a charge replaced battery it ran for 3 days now battery is dead again. My battery cables were loose on old battery.Should i replace them first or change alternator.
Nov 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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Have the alt tested at a parts store. Most will do it for free. NOTE: If the cables are loose, they need repaired or replaced.
Nov 19, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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