1989 wont start

1989 HONDA PRELUDE
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ALLEN154
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Engine Mechanical problem
1989 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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put a new main relay it will start for a couple of days then the battery will go dead but a soon as you put jumpers on it it will start the battery is good the starter is good what could be the problem
Aug 17, 2008 at 3:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Either the alternator is failing or you have a short somewhere within the electrical system. Get the alternator load tested.


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Aug 17, 2008 at 3:49 PM
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