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Old 04-23-2008, 01:58 PM
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Ditto, and read my post #4. Took me just 4 hours by myself. Dealer quoted 6.
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Does anyone have pics of their hitch installed? I had one installed today and I think it looks aweful.The wire harness looks crooked, screwed in w/ one screw.Had it installed at a 1800 hitch it, Its not OEM..IM NOT HAPPY!!
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Did anyone cut into the lower bumper for the wire harness.. I hate the way it looks.. I need some advice here..Thanks
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Old 04-29-2008, 11:46 PM
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Yeah Thanks!!
I Unscrewed the wire harness for now, and have it hanging behind the bumper. What a crappy instal..Guess Ill have to try myself
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Are any of you guys worried about towing with the X5? I keep hearing about transmission issues.
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Are any of you guys worried about towing with the X5? I keep hearing about transmission issues.
No. Have you heard about any transmission issues caused by towing? I haven't.
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X3 brake controller
Hi anyone have ever installed brake control on an X3...can i use the infos about the X5?

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