2001 Honda Civic change the battery or the alternator?

134,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SIMPLEGUY80_1982
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how do i know which one i need to replace? i can jump my car but within a day or two its dead again.
Nov 28, 2009 at 4:23 AM
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F4I_GUY
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You have to have them tested.

A simple AVR test will tell you what needs to be replaced.
Nov 28, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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