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Is you car within warranty?
If so, check with service in how they'll support any electrical issues that may arise down the road, should any happen? Mine told me that BMW NA asks if there are any modifications to anything associated and if so, it voids the warranty. They may have been blowing smoke up my .. But other than that, I definitely see some awesome hitches on here. I was going to go with the eTrailer package until they alerted me against it. https://www.etrailer.com/mm5/merchan...ferralExt=html |
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https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...cleID=20169869 (no cutting needed) I also installed the wiring myself... Tekonsha 4 flat kit 60 bucks knock on wood.. no problems, no warnings, no codes or any type of message, except that you get the noise as long as you are in reverse. but after reading all your comments, I am worried if something goes wrong with electrical, will it void the warranty..... https://www.flickr.com/photos/rp6135...blic/lightbox/ |
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I went the cheap non-OEM route and very happy with this install. If you don't need a brake controller it's super easy.
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Grr dead tinypic. The AHM/AAG is behind the curb side rear access panel in the cargo area. It should be in a white plastic bracket that would be able to hold a few other modules. |
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For those who have yet to buy a hitch, there is more than just stealth to the Stealth hitch. In the Curt and other receiver hitches there is slop in the fit between the tow bar and the receiver. There is also slop in the hitch pin. All this slop adds up to a clunky towing experience. There is no slop in the way the Stealth mounts, left or right or up and down. With the bike hitch in place there is far less movement of the bike rack, too.
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The trailer preparation option includes wiring for the controller but not the controller itself.
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Have been running Invisihitch for the 3 years along with Oem module and harness, it has been performing excellent. I would not recommend running aftermarket harness for few simple reasons; You will not be able to use none of the features oe module provides which seem small but make all the difference imo; PDC sound deactivation once trailer is attached, trailer lights fault dash display (don't do have go check all the light once you plug it your trailer it will tell you right away if one of the lights is not working) backup camera ball zoom when backing up, and most importantly safety DSC activation recalibration once trailer is hooked up. Although its a steeper price point in the beginning but in a long run and ease of use it totally worth it imo. If you want to save money can show you how; Recently I tried to add brake controller to mnie but bmw has discontineed it so I have decided to make my own using the same brake controller prodigy p2 used in their kit and make my own harness, real easy to make performs excellent towing track cars and it cost me $100 which is about $140 less BMW controller/harness cost; here is a diy how to make one if anyone is interested:
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I'm still having some trouble with the wiring, but I've run the trailer wiring connector back and won't have to pull the bumper to finish it up. I have to order the AAG module, figure out the wiring, and then figure out the coding, but at least the first major steps are out of the way. So far, I'm around $400 in, and looks like the AAG module will be $130-170, then another 100-200 for coding. So, at worst case, I'm all in for $770, unless I'm missing something else that I haven't realized yet. Anyways, here's how the hardware installation came out: Last edited by FastDriver; 05-31-2020 at 02:22 PM.. |
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Sorry to bring old post back, anyone know how to remove connector from wiring harness?
Ive attached it to test, but cant remove.. Update: There is little plastic stuff you press and I was able to remove it. Last edited by enumb; 03-13-2021 at 03:54 PM.. |
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I have been looking at the various tow hitch options for a while now and I have a few open issues that I would appreciate some insight on, for those who are in the know and willing to share some thoughts. I believe I have read all of the relevant threads on here.
I have debated for a while but I think I am probably going to go the simpler / lower cost Curt hitch route with OEM wiring. I like the idea of the Invisihitch, but the cost differential doesn't ultimately make sense for my personal situation. I have heard it has less "slop," in the connections which, if I towed more, might sway me as much as anything. But I am planning to use the hitch for a bike rack 90% of the time, with just enough towing that I want the full setup available for occasional use. A few questions, as I mentioned: 1- I believe I need both the trailer light controller and the wiring harness. I am planning to go OEM for both. How can I confirm whether I have the controller in the fuse panel area? 2- How much ground clearance is lost with the Curt setup? I am assuming people will say it is the amount that the receiver hangs down below the rear bumper. I guess what I am really asking is, for anyone who uses their X5 for light off-road use, is it a loss of clearance that has any practical impact? 3- Is it reasonable to assume that a local collision center / body shop can handle installing the trailer light controller and wiring harness? I know plenty of people tackle this as a DIY, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is easy. Just want to know if I need to be super particular about choosing a shop for this. 4- If I go with all OEM wiring, will I still need coding once things are hooked up? Thanks in advance, and sorry if these questions seem obvious to some. |
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Thank you for this info!
It was an M50. Black E34 with black leather and a 5-spd manual. It was my first car. Let's just say it left a lasting impression. |
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