Towbar Wiring

[Lyons]

Folks, has anyone fitted a towbar to an F15 and done the wiring yourself? If so, what wiring kit did you use? There seem to be a few kits which require the parking sensor button to be pressed to deactivate the rear sensors when towing, and I can only see 1 kit that deactivates the sensors automatically.

In my E70 the sensors went off automatically, but I don’t know if it’s worth paying an extra £60/70 for the privilege! Just wondering if the likes of the ECS kit is grand, and if pressing the button is that much of an inconvenience?!

Thanks!

[tlow98]

Use the oem parts. Module, wiring, etc. then get a Curt bar. Should be $600ish for everything.

It’s easy to hit the button. Also code your camera for manual operation so you can spy on the trailer.

[beattiecj]

Parts via bimmerworld think all the normal players have the parts

Wiring: 82712349500
Module: 63119463372

etrailer did the Draw-Tite class 3 and a 7/4pin mount

Do towing coding via bimmer remote, wish I did the manual camera option.

You’ll be good to go with that setup.

I paid an Indy shop for install under $500

Sensors get deactivated when you plug into the oem wiring. If you have a bike rack or anything not plugged it sensors will go crazy.

Just realized you are in Europe might differ slightly!

[acmurda]

Get the Tenkonsha wiring kit. Honestly not a big deal to hear the sensor beep for a few seconds you will be in reverse. It's less than a $100 and easy to install without any cutting or splicing of wires.