Is it really the battery??? (archive)

Got a 1980 320i with 164,000 miles. Over the last 3 months there have been 3 occasions when the car won't start ... absolutely nothing, no noise when I turn the key. On 2 of the occasions, trying later, the car started right up with no hesitation. Last night, though, when it wouldn't start, I opted to have the battery jumped and it started right away.

I don't want to go buy a battery if it could actually be some other electrical gremlin. Any one with any experience in this area? Thanks much in advance. Brian320i

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also check Lance 13:23 1/19/2001 (0)
Here's a little test for starter condition... MartyR 12:22 1/19/2001 (2)
- Re: Here's a little test for starter condition... Brian320i 14:53 1/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: Here's a little test for starter condition... mmmm 15:21 1/19/2001 (0)

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