1996 Mazda Protege Battery issue or something else?

Tiny
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  • 1996 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
I drove my car to work with no problems. I left for the day and my car wouldn't start. I didn't hear anything when turning the key and nothing turned on. The radio didn't work nor did the digital odometer or the radio or headlights. After a friend jumped the car it ran fine. I got it home turned it off and started it up again without an issue. The car has started with no problems the past couple of days. I do notice that when A/C is on the car drops below 500 RPM's and starts shaking. Also when I am sitting idle sometimes the TAC drops below 500 and the car shakes. I'm not sure If I need a new battery or alternator. Either way I don't think the car is getting enough power.
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 AT 9:04 PM

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Tiny
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Go by your local AutoZone and have them check your battery and alternator.

Is your check engine light on? If so have them pull codes they will do it free
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Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 AT 9:08 PM

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