My bmw x5 2008 won't turn on


My bmw x5 2008 won't turn on Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your X5 yourself? What have you tried so far? I checked the battery its fine Mechanic's Assistant: Does the battery look like it's leaking? And doe...

My bmw x5 2008 won't turn on Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your X5 yourself? What have you tried so far? I checked the battery its fine Mechanic's Assistant: Does the battery look like it's leaking? And does it have a strong smell -- like sulfur? No Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? All it does it clicks when I try to turn it on but it won't start

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This suggests a simple weak battery. A jump start or charge/replacement of the battery should get you goingIf still no luck it may be a failed starter

Starter clicks but it Injun won't turn on
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Please see my answer above

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