# 2002 Subaru WRX keeps dying

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**Created:** [August 4, 2006, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2002-subaru-wrx-keeps-dying/15477 "2006-08-04T04:12:37Z")\
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If the battery is shot, putting a new alternator in can kill the new alternator. I’ve seen it happen. I sent a PM about this, but there it is again just in case.

I’d have the alternator AND battery tested after recharging the battery and take it from there.

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