Does the Trailer Control Module have to be coded after it was installed with hitch?

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by upallnight

The owner of my X used the trailer hitch for a bike rack, so it didn't bother me that there was a trailer hitch on the X.

That's good to know when buying a used vehicle with a tow pkg. I actually sold my '91 Jeep GC Limited 2 dr for over book value because most on the market were used tow vehicles, had 3 interested buyers who wanted a tow vehicle without a tow ass'y to ensure vehicle was not subjected to overloaded trailers and/or abusive driving while towing.

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

That's good to know when buying a used vehicle with a tow pkg. I actually sold my '91 Jeep GC Limited 2 dr for over book value because most on the market were used tow vehicles, had 3 interested buyers who wanted a tow vehicle without a tow ass'y to ensure vehicle was not subjected to overloaded trailers and/or abusive driving while towing.

But sometime when you order the "Factory Tow Package" you get more than just the hitch. You'll get the light package so you don't need to wire the trailer lights, a transmission cooler, heavy duty springs and heavy duty brakes. It all depend on what the factory Tow Package includes.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by upallnight

But sometime when you order the "Factory Tow Package" you get more than just the hitch. You'll get the light package so you don't need to wire the trailer lights, a transmission cooler, heavy duty springs and heavy duty brakes. It all depend on what the factory Tow Package includes.

True with most vehicles that have FACTORY installed tow pkg. The BMW tow package is a dealer installed item that adds the hitch mount, harness and module. No other changes to the X.