The battery supplies starting power; the alternator powers the vehicle while running and recharges the battery. Both can eventually produce a no-start.
Test Both Components
A load test measures battery capacity, while a charging-system test measures alternator output. Testing both prevents a new battery from being drained by an unresolved alternator fault.
In Short
Accurate diagnosis matters more than assuming which part failed.
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