2002 BMW X5 Battery or Alternator? Having normal clicking

2002 BMW X5
95,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRM200111
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Car wont stay started after jump start, so multiple lights light up on dash, abs, brakes, dsv, airbags, no check engine.

Car wont stay started after jump start and after turning on lights.

interior lights are dim, clicking noise associated with bad battery, but car jump starts just fine and idles just fine until you turn on lights!
Sep 26, 2010 at 4:57 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It seems the alternator is not working here.
Sep 29, 2010 at 9:42 AM
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