1993 Honda Accord CAR DIES AFTER 3 OR 4 DAYS

1993 HONDA ACCORD
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STINGRAY509
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1993 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 103000 miles

I charge the battery (its not an old bat) and the car runs fine for about 3 days then it dies until I charge it again. How do I tell if its a battery or alternator problem

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Dec 7, 2008 at 8:28 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Sounds like an alternator problem. You should get a volt meter and with the engine running test the voltage from the positive side of the battery. Red wire on the tester to the + on the battery and the black to a good ground on the car. Reading should be about 14 volts. If not, the alternator is not kicking out voltage.
Dec 7, 2008 at 8:33 PM
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