HELP! Car won't start! Weird Problem (archive)

I tried to start the car this morning and it wouldn't start.. When you turn the key in the ignition you just hear a clicking noise, and in between every click the electrical goes out! Almost like a rapid fire with no start..

Finally after a few tries it will start.

I can also jump start it by rolling the driveway.

The sunroof wouldn't close today for some time, it just clicked, no motor..

My reverse down mirror works in both Left and Right Switch settings...

The alarm goes off without the siren??

What's going on?? Any one have these symptoms??

Got to take the car to BMW in the morning

Any idea's??

Skinny

Follow Ups:

How's your battery? Chuck 21:50 9/16/2001 (4)
- Sounds like the battery is NOT good Zebra 22:26 9/16/2001 (0)
- Battery is good! Fuses are all OK! (nt) Skinny 21:54 9/16/2001 (2)
  - Lose wire? Has your car been worked on recently? - Silver Bullet 23:24 9/16/2001 (1)
    - Clean battery posts and tighten cables Silver Bullet 23:30 9/16/2001 (0)

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