Is it the alternator or a bad battery
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Asked by Pamchy Mar 15, 2015 at 02:32 PM about the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base

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123456don answered 9 years ago

Need more info...what is car doing...best and cheapest thing is get car started ..go to autozone..o'rileys or something and they will check it for free and tell you which one is bad.

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simmy answered 9 years ago

can u start the car? if u can jump the car and remove the cables. and car runs for at least 20min without cables on, then its not the altanator!

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Pamchy answered 9 years ago

I could boost it, drive it and restart it in the morning again but then it wouldn't start again and need another boost. Now I need to boost it every time I need to use it.

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W_34_W answered 8 years ago

Just recharged my battery and the car started, but this is an on going issue for the last three years or so where my battery is drained or have to buy a new one. This is my third battery and just had it charged at an auto place and the car started it. Can it be a sensor, i do not think is my alternator. What you guys think?

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