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Question: Lexus RX 300 battery problem or alternator???

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aromasmith, 3.0L V6, Pomona, CA, August 31, 2010, 16:45
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We placed the battery June 2009, with a new one from Costco. Lately, I have been noticing that the clock reverts to 1:00am, which is what happpens when the battery gets disconnected, yesterday the car wouldn't start, my neighbor gave me a jump & checked the volts @ 13.87 today he rechecked them & they were at 10. something...could it be the battery or is it a short or the alternator, how can I find out?

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    Nutech Auto Repair (3070 Answers) , Walnut, CA - (909) 859-0399
    nutechauto April 14, 2011, 16:26
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    Check to make sure the Battery Post are nice and Tight. Next time Replace it with a Die Hard or Interstate, Costco battery is like its price cheap.

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